Substance / Medication

Imiglucerase

Overview

Active Ingredient
imiglucerase
RxNorm CUI
84959

Indications

CEREZYME is indicated for the treatment of non-central nervous system (CNS) manifestations of Type 1 or Type 3 Gaucher disease in adults and pediatric patients.

Labeler: Genzyme CorporationUpdated: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

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Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

3 trials linked to this intervention

3
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Low frequency maintenance therapy with imiglucerase in adult type I Gaucher disease: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
de Fost Maaike, Aerts Johannes M F G, Groener Johanna E M et al. · Haematologica · 2007
PMID: 17296571RCT
Intra-monocyte Pharmacokinetics of Imiglucerase Supports a Possible Personalized Management of Gaucher Disease Type 1.
Berger Juliette, Vigan Marie, Pereira Bruno et al. · Clin Pharmacokinet · 2019
PMID: 30128966Trial
Long-term safety and efficacy of taliglucerase alfa in pediatric Gaucher disease patients who were treatment-naïve or previously treated with imiglucerase.
Zimran Ari, Gonzalez-Rodriguez Derlis Emilio, Abrahamov Aya et al. · Blood Cells Mol Dis · 2018
PMID: 27839981Trial
Safety and efficacy results of switch from imiglucerase to velaglucerase alfa treatment in patients with type 1 Gaucher disease.
Elstein Deborah, Mehta Atul, Hughes Derralynn A et al. · Am J Hematol · 2015
PMID: 25776130Trial
Safety and efficacy of velaglucerase alfa in Gaucher disease type 1 patients previously treated with imiglucerase.
Zimran Ari, Pastores Gregory M, Tylki-Szymanska Anna et al. · Am J Hematol · 2013
PMID: 23339116TrialFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Imiglucerase (substance)
SNOMED CT
386968002
UMLS CUI
C0291140
RxNorm CUI
84959
Labeler
Genzyme Corporation

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

5
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
3
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.