(TAL i GLOO ser ase AL fa) Brand: Elelyso
• You must not use taliglucerase alfa if you are allergic to it.
• Some people receiving a taliglucerase alfa injection have had a reaction to the infusion (when the medication is injected into the vein). Most infusion reactions have been mild. However, speak your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, anxious, light-headed, weak or weary, or have a sudden headache, red skin rash, quick or uneven heartbeats, chest pain or tightness, or buzzing in your ears during the injection. These side effects could occur up to 24 hours after your injection.
• Taliglucerase is not a cure for Gaucher disease.
• Taliglucerase is a man-made form of an enzyme that occurs naturally in the body. It is used as an enzyme replacement in people with Type I Gaucher disease.
• Gaucher malady is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to interrupt down determined fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as light bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.
• Taliglucerase may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher malady. However, taliglucerase is not a cure for this condition.
• Taliglucerase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use taliglucerase alfa if you are allergic to it.
• FDA pregnancy category B. Taliglucerase alfa is not expected to harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether taliglucerase alfa passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Taliglucerase alfa is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
• You may be given another medications to prevent determined side effects of taliglucerase alfa.
• Taliglucerase alfa is generally given each another week. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results.
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your taliglucerase alfa injection.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; blue lips or fingernails; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Some people receiving a taliglucerase alfa injection have had a reaction to the infusion (when the medication is injected into the vein). Most infusion reactions have been mild. However, speak your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, anxious, light-headed, weak or weary, or have a sudden headache, red skin rash, quick or uneven heartbeats, chest pain or tightness, or buzzing in your ears during the injection. These side effects could occur up to 24 hours after your injection.
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
· pain or burning when you urinate; or
· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat.
• General side effects may include:
· mild headache;
· low fever;
· mild dizziness or weary feeling;
· nausea, stomach pain;
· joint pain, back pain; or
· cool symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Another drugs may interact with taliglucerase alfa, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about taliglucerase alfa.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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