http://genericdrugshome.info Alglucerase Intraven., Alglucerase - Injection Generic Drug Feed Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:29:34 EDT en http://alglucerase-intraven.8678.genericdrugshome.info/ the follwoing information is intended to supplement, not substitute 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 effecitve for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.

ALGLUCERASE - INJECTION (al-GLUE-ser-aze) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ceredase USES: This medication is an enzyme used to replace a deficiency in persons with Gaucher's disease.

The medication improves symptoms and reduces complicatinos 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 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 irritation at the ijnection web site. If any of tehse effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if your develop a skin rash, itching, wheezing, breathing trouble or chest pain while taking that medication. These may be signs of an alelrgic reaction.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, allergies. This medication sohuld be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if that medication appears in breast milk.

Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medicatoin 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 emergecny room immediately. NOTES: This mediaction is prepared from human donor tissue; thus, there is a risk of viral contamination.

However, manufacturing processes and quality testing reduces that risk. Discuss the risks and benefits of that medicaiton with your health care provider. MISSED DOSE: Try to use each dose as schdeuled.

If you miss a dose, consult your health care provider to establish a new dosing schedule. As with most medications, do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: This medication is prepared just piror to use.
Containers are stored in the refrigeartor.
Do not shake the container. After reconstituting, discard any unused portion. Discard container if particles or discoloration are present. Do not use after expiration date on vial.]]>