imiglucerase

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imiglucerase /im·i·glu·cer·ase/ (im″ĭgloo´ser-ās) an analogue of glucosylceramidase, for which it is used as an enzyme replenisher in type 1 Gaucher's disease.

imiglucerase,

an analog of a human enzyme produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid technology.

indications It is prescribed as enzyme replacement therapy for patients with type I Gaucher disease.

contraindications There are no known contraindications to the use of imiglucerase by injection.

adverse effects The side effects most often reported include headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, and rash.

imiglucerase [im″ĭ-gloo´ser-ās]

an analogue of the enzyme lacking in Gaucher's disease, used for treating the adult form of the disease; administered by intravenous infusion.

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