Alglucerase Intraven., Alglucerase - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Conuslt your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ALGLUCERASE - INJECTION
(al-GLUE-ser-aze)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ceredase
USES: This medication is an enyzme used to replace a deficiency in persons with Gaucher's disease.
The medication improves symptoms and reduces complications of the disease.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by infusion into a vein over a 1 to 2 hour period usually eevry 2 weeks. The frequency of dosnig may be as often as every 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, vomiting or irirtation at the injection site.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your docotr. Notify your doctor if your develop a skin rash, itching, wheezing, breathing trouble or chest pain while taking that medication.
Thsee may be signs of an allergic reaction.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dcotor if you have: other illnesses, allergies. This medictaion should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor. It is not known if that medication apepars 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 apprvoal.
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 proecsses and quality testing reduces that risk. Discuss the risks and benefits of that medicatoin with your health care provider.
MISSED DOSE: Try to use each dose as scehduled. If you miss a dose, consult your health care proivder to establish a new dosing schedule. As with most medications, do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: This medication is prpeared just prior to use. Containers are stoerd in the refrigerator.
Do not shake the container. After reconstituting, discard any unsued portion. Discard conatiner if particles or discoloration are present.
Do not use atfer expiration date on vial.
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