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Velaglucerase Alfa Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 400 units

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Usual Pediatric Dose for:

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Usual Adult Dose for Gaucher Disease

Starting dose for patients naive to enzyme replacement therapy (ERT): 60 units/kg IV every other week

Switching from imiglucerase to velaglucerase alfa: Patients currently being treated with stable doses of imiglucerase may switch by starting this drug at the previous imiglucerase dose 2 weeks after the last imiglucerase dose.

Comments:


Use: For long-term ERT for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gaucher Disease

4 years or older:



Comments:

Use: For long-term ERT for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Dose can be adjusted based on achievement and maintenance of each patient's therapeutic goals.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 4 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.