What is Fabrazyme? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

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 dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 5MG

  • Solution Reconstituted 35MG

Fabrazyme images - What does Fabrazyme look like?

  • Fabrazyme
    35mg solution reconstituted

  • Fabrazyme
    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 - Who shouldn't take Fabrazyme?

  • 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 & what to avoid when taking Fabrazyme

  • 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 - How does Fabrazyme make you feel?

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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