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Velaglucerase Alfa for Injection
Latest prescription information about Velaglucerase Alfa for Injection. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Velaglucerase Alfa for Injection
Pronunciation : VEL-a-GLOO-ser-ase AL-fa
Trade Name(s):
International- VPRIV. This medication is an enzyme, prescribed for for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for pediatric and adult patients with type 1 Gaucher disease. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended dose is 60 Units/kg. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Musculoskeletal - Back pain, joint pain. Infections - Upper respiratory tract infection. General - Infusion-related reaction, fever. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in a refrigerator (2 to 8°C). |
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