Overview
Indications
CEREZYME is indicated for the treatment of non-central nervous system (CNS) manifestations of Type 1 or Type 3 Gaucher disease in adults and pediatric patients.
Boxed Warning
FDA Black Box Warning
Patients treated with enzyme replacement therapies have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy. Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Initiate
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
None.
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
3 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Imiglucerase Treatment in Chinese Patients With Gaucher Disease Type Ⅲ
Safety and Efficacy of Cerezyme® Infusions Every 4 Weeks Versus Every 2 Weeks in Type 1 Gaucher Disease
A Multicenter Study of the Efficacy of Cerezyme in Testing Skeletal Disease in Patients With Type I Gaucher Disease.
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Imiglucerase (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 386968002
- UMLS CUI
- C0291140
- RxNorm CUI
- 84959
- Labeler
- Genzyme Corporation
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.