Cerezyme^® (imiglucerase) Mechanism of Action

Warnings and Precautions:

Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis: See Boxed WARNING.
Patients with antibody to imiglucerase have a higher risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Consider periodic monitoring during the first year of treatment for IgG antibody formation.

Consider risks and benefits of readministering Cerezyme to individual patients following a severe reaction. If a mild or moderate hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider reducing the rate of infusion, pretreat with antihistamines and/or corticosteroids, and monitor patients for new signs and symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction. 

Infusion-Associated Reactions:
Infusion associated reactions (IARs) have been observed in patients treated with Cerezyme. If a severe IAR occurs, discontinue CEREZYME and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment. Consider the risks and benefits of re-administering CEREZYME following a severe IAR. If a mild or moderate IAR occurs, consider decreasing the infusion rate, temporarily stopping the infusion, and/or administering antihistamines, antipyretics, and/or corticosteroids.

Adverse Reactions:

• Adverse reactions reported in adults and pediatric patients include back pain, chills, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hypersensitivity reactions, nausea, pyrexia, and vomiting. 

Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.