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Imiglucerase Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 200 units; 400 units

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Usual Adult Dose for Gaucher Disease

Initial dose: May range from 2.5 units/kg 3 times a week IV infusion to 60 units/kg IV infusion once every 2 weeks

Comments:


Use: For long-term enzyme replacement therapy in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher disease that results in 1 or more of the following conditions: anemia, thrombocytopenia, bone disease, hepatomegaly, or splenomegaly

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gaucher Disease

2 years or older:


Comments:

Use: For long-term enzyme replacement therapy in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher disease that results in 1 or more of the following conditions: anemia, thrombocytopenia, bone disease, hepatomegaly, or splenomegaly

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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