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Drugs for Treatment of Gaucher’s Disease

This section has a list of generic name(s) and the several brand name(s) of the drugs used for the treatment of Gaucher’s Disease. Its purpose is to provide doctors and consumers a ready reckoner to find the relevant drugs.
The information helps you learn more about the generic drug, including its brand name(s), price, dosage, side effects, adverse events, how to take and appropriate times to take it by simply click on the drugs. Plus there are FAQs too about each drug.
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Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Gaucher’s Disease

Alglucerase injection

Alglucerase injection is as an enzyme replacement therapy in patients diagnosed with type I Gaucher’s disease, a genetic disorder with symptoms and signs of anemia or bleeding tendency, liver disorder, and bone disease.

Eliglustat

Eliglustat capsules are used in treating type 1 Gaucher’s disease in adults.
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Imiglucerase

Imiglucerase is an enzyme, prescribed for type I Gaucher disease.

Miglustat

Miglustat is an enzyme inhibitor, prescribed for Gaucher disease.

Taliglucerase Alfa

Taliglucerase Alfa is an enzyme, prescribed for Type 1 Gaucher disease.
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Velaglucerase Alfa for Injection

Velaglucerase Alfa for Injection is an enzyme, prescribed for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for pediatric and adult patients with type 1 Gaucher disease.



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