Alglucerase – An enzyme preparation used to replace an enzyme deficiency that gives rise to Gaucher’s disease, an inherited disorder in which lipids accumulate in the bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and other tissues. Alglucerase is available as a form for intravenous infusion on * prescription only; its use is restricted to specialists. Side effects: include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, pain and irritation at the injection site, and possibly allergic reactions.
Precautions: alglucerase should not be given to people with certain types of cancer and should be used with caution in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Proprietary preparation: Ceredase.
