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Cerezyme


Generic Name: Imiglucerase (eye-mih-GLOO-ser-ace)
Brand Name: Cerezyme

Cerezyme is used for:

Treatment of type I Gaucher disease that has caused anemia (eg, low red blood cell count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), bone disease, or enlargement of the liver or spleen.

Cerezyme is an enzyme. It works by supplementing a deficiency of an enzyme that is found naturally in the body. Without the enzyme, substances accumulate in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and sometimes the lung, kidney, and intestine, causing complications, such as anemia and thrombocytopenia.

Do NOT use Cerezyme if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Cerezyme

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cerezyme :

Some medical conditions may interact with Cerezyme . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cerezyme . However, no specific interactions with Cerezyme are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cerezyme may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cerezyme :

Use Cerezyme as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Cerezyme at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
  • Gently swirl Cerezyme when mixing. Do not shake.
  • If Cerezyme contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
  • After using Cerezyme , discard any open vials.
  • Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
  • If you miss a dose of Cerezyme , contact your doctor for advice on when to schedule the next dose.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cerezyme .

Important safety information:

  • Cerezyme may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Cerezyme . Using Cerezyme alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Several months may pass before Cerezyme reaches its full effect. Continue to use Cerezyme during this time.
  • Limit alcohol intake while using Cerezyme .
  • LAB TESTS, including immunoglobulin G antibody levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cerezyme during pregnancy. It is unknown if Cerezyme is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Cerezyme , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Cerezyme :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Backache; chills; diarrhea; dizziness; fever; general body discomfort; headache; nausea; rash; stomach pain; swelling of the legs and feet; tiredness; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bluish skin discoloration; fast heartbeat.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Cerezyme :

Cerezyme is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Cerezyme at home, store Cerezyme as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Cerezyme out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Cerezyme , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Cerezyme is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cerezyme . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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