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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Since then, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has designated two biological drugs as orphans--rabies immunoglobulin and recombinant enzyme imiglucerase for replacement therapy in patients with Gaucher disease. |
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