Imiglucerase (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cerezyme

Category

• Enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, replenisher

Description

Imiglucerase (im-i-GLOO-ser-ase) is used to treat Gaucher's disease caused by the lack of a certain enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, in the body. This enzyme is necessary for your body to use fats.

Imiglucerase is available only from your doctor in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Cerezyme

In Canada—

• Cerezyme