What are the possible side effects of imiglucerase (Cerezyme)?
Symptoms of allergic reactions including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives; itching; flushing; and dizziness or fainting, have occurred with the use of imiglucerase. Approximately 15% of patients treated with imiglucerase develop antibodies to imiglucerase. Approximately 46% of patients with detectable antibodies have experienced an allergic reaction. Emergency medical attention may be required if an allergic reaction is experienced. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following less serious side effects: • discomfort, burning, itching, swelling, or abscess (open wound or sore) at the injection site; • nausea or vomiting; • abdominal pain; • diarrhea; • fatigue; • headache; • dizziness; or • rash. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most
