Drug Detail:Cerezyme (Imiglucerase [ im-ih-glue-ker-ase ])
Generic Name: IMIGLUCERASE 40U in 1mL
Dosage Form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug Class: Lysosomal enzymes
Drug Detail:Cerezyme (Imiglucerase [ im-ih-glue-ker-ase ])
Generic Name: IMIGLUCERASE 40U in 1mL
Dosage Form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug Class: Lysosomal enzymes
Therapy with Cerezyme should be directed by physicians knowledgeable in the management of patients with Gaucher disease.
The recommended dosage of Cerezyme based upon disease severity ranges from 2.5 units/kg three times a week to 60 units/kg once every two weeks. For patients weighing 18 kg and greater, infuse the diluted Cerezyme solution over 1 to 2 hours. For patients weighing less than 18 kg, infuse the diluted Cerezyme solution over 2 hours [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] . Titrate the dosage based on clinical manifestations of disease and therapeutic goals for the patient.
For patients who experience hypersensitivity reactions to Cerezyme premedicate with antihistamines and/or corticosteroids. Monitor patients for the occurrence of new hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
Cerezyme does not contain preservatives.
Reconstitution and Dilution Using Aseptic Technique
Storage and Handling