Fabrazyme overview
BRAND NAMES:
Fabrazyme
Generic Names:
Fabrazyme
Uses:
Treats Fabry disease.
Therapeutic Classes:
Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Fabrazyme used for?
Fabrazyme is an intravenous powder for injection that is used by both adults and children to manage symptoms associated with Fabry’s disease. Fabrazyme reduces the growth of globotriaosylceramide which can cause kidney and heart problems.
What form(s) does Fabrazyme come in
Injectable
What are common Fabrazyme doses?
Solution Reconstituted 5MG
Solution Reconstituted 35MG
Common Fabrazyme prescriptions
Fabrazyme
35mg solution reconstitutedFabrazyme
5mg solution reconstituted
How to take Fabrazyme
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Fabrazyme
Fabrazyme contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to agalsidase.
Fabrazyme warnings
Your doctor might give you a medicine to prevent fever before you receive your treatment.
Fever or chills, or feeling cold
Rash on your body, or redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of heart problems.
Unusual tiredness
Stomach pain
Pain in your arms or legs
Swelling of your lips or ears
Fabrazyme interactions
Your doctor might give you a medicine to prevent fever before you receive your treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of heart problems.
Fabrazyme side effects
Serious Side Effects
Stomach pain
Swelling of your lips or ears
Rash on your body, or redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given
Pain in your arms or legs
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, dizziness
Fever or chills, or feeling cold
Unusual tiredness
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild nausea or vomiting
Muscle, bone, back, or joint pain
Ringing in your ears
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