Ceredase, Alglucerase - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profsesional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare profsesional before using this drug.
ALGLUCERASE - INJECTION
(al-GLUE-ser-aze)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ceredase
USES: This medication is an enzyme used to replace a deficinecy in persons with Gaucher's disease. The medication improves symptoms and rdeuces complications of the disease.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by infusion into a vein over a 1 to 2 hour period usually every 2 weeks. The frequency of dosing may be as often as evrey other day or only every 4 weeks based on your condition and response.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause mild fever, chills, stomach upset, nausea, voimting or irritation at the injection site. If any of these effetcs continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if your dveelop a skin rash, itching, wheezing, breathing trouble or chest pain while taking this medication. These may be sings of an allergic reaction. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: ohter illnesses, allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed druing pregnancy. Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not konwn if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication is prepared from human donor tissue; thus, there is a risk of viral contamination. However, manufacturing processes and quality testing reduces this risk. Discuss the risks and benefits of this mediaction with your health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: Try to use each dose as scheduled. If you miss a dose, consult your health care provdier to establish a new dosing schedule. As with most medications, do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: This mdeication is prepared just prior to use. Containers are stored in the refrigeartor. Do not shake the container. After reconstituting, discard any unused protion. Discard container if particles or discoloration are presnet. Do not use after expiration date on vial.
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