TOP Products Cerezyme Side Effects Generic Name: imiglucerase Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Note: This document contains side effect information about imiglucerase. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cerezyme. For the Consumer Applies to imiglucerase: intravenous powder for solution Along with its needed effects, imiglucerase (the active ingredient contained in Cerezyme) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects of imiglucerase may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Abdominal discomfort decrease in blood pressure, decrease in frequency of urination dizziness headache itching nausea rash For Healthcare Professionals Applies to imiglucerase: intravenous powder for injection General Experience in patients treated with this drug have revealed that about 13.8% of patients experienced adverse events which were judged to be related to administration and included discomfort, pruritus, burning, swelling, or sterile abscess at the site of venipuncture. [ Ref ] Local Common (1% to 10%): Discomfort, burning, swelling, sterile abscess Frequency not reported: Pruritus [ Ref ] Gastrointestinal Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal cramping [ Ref ] Cardiovascular Common (1% to 10%): Tachycardia Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Flushing, hypotension, cyanosis [ Ref ] Immunologic Common (1% to 10%): Hypersensitivity reaction Rare (less than 0.1%): Anaphylactoid reaction [ Ref ] Dermatologic Common (1% to 10%): Rash, urticaria, pruritus, angioedema [ Ref ] Musculoskeletal Common (1% to 10%): Backache Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthralgia [ Ref ] Respiratory Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea, coughing [ Ref ] Nervous system Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Paresthesia [ Ref ] Other Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, fever, chills Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rigors Frequency not reported: Chest discomfort, peripheral edema [ Ref ] References 1. "Product Information. Cerezyme (imiglucerase)." Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA. 2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0 3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0 Some side effects of Cerezyme may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA . Next Dosage Print this page More about Cerezyme (imiglucerase) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: lysosomal enzymes Consumer resources Cerezyme Cerezyme (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Cerezyme (AHFS Monograph) Cerezyme (FDA) Related treatment guides Gaucher Disease Thrombocytopenia Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. 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Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Manufacturers Genzyme Corporation Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC Drug Class Lysosomal enzymes Related Drugs Gaucher Disease eliglustat , taliglucerase alfa , Zavesca , VPRIV , Elelyso , imiglucerase , More... Thrombocytopenia prednisone , dexamethasone , Decadron , Deltasone , Promacta , Sterapred , eltrombopag , Dexasone , Dexpak Taperpak , Prednicot , More... Cerezyme Rating 1 User Review 9.5 /10 1 User Review 9.5 Rate it! persistent
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