Cerezyme®
People with Gaucher disease type 1 may not have enough of an enzyme called acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (pronounced gloo-ko-ser-e-bro-sydaze) that breaks down a fatty substance called glucosylceramide (gloo-ko-sil-sara-mide), or GL-1. This may cause a build-up of GL-1 in key organs such as the spleen and liver, as well as in the bones, leading to the signs and symptoms of Gaucher disease type 1.
Cerezyme is a modified form of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase that reduces the build-up of GL-1 in the body.
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MANUFACTURER: Genzyme Corporation |
CLASS: Enzymes, Metabolic |
WHAT IT TREATS: Type 1 Gaucher Disease |
PRESCRIBED BY: Hematologists |
HOW ADMINISTERED: IV infusion |
FREQUENCY: Based upon disease severity ranges from three times a week to once every two weeks. |
Length of infusion: Generally 1-2 hours. In some cases, more than two hours. |
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