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Enzyme Replacement Therapy - Infusion Scheduler

Remembering your infusion schedule can be difficult. Based on your prescription and recommended treatment schedule, use this tool to create a printable schedule that you can fill in. It will create an entry row for each week that you may have an infusion scheduled.
Please enter the following information and use the 'Calculate schedule' button below.
Start Date or Date of Last Assessment
     Month Day Year
Schedule frequency
  infusion per    weeks
Dose (U/kg/Infusion)
Weight (in kgs)
The Enzyme Replacement Therapy Infusion Scheduler ("Scheduler") report and the information contained within are not intended to serve as dosing or treatment guidelines or recommendations, nor are they intended as advice concerning medical care. It is not a substitute for actual medical care. Please consult with your physician. For more information, please refer to the Product Information (PDF).

Important Safety Information

Adverse reactions related to Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection) administration have been reported in less than 15% of patients. Each of the following events occurred in less than 2% of the total patient population. Reported adverse events include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, headache, fever, dizziness, chills, backache, and tachycardia. Adverse events associated with the route of administration include discomfort, pruritus, burning, swelling or sterile abscess at the site of venipuncture. Symptoms suggestive of hypersensitivity include anaphylactoid reaction, pruritus, flushing, urticaria, angioedema, chest discomfort, dyspnea, coughing, cyanosis and hypotension. Approximately 15% of patients have developed IgG antibodies; periodic monitoring is suggested. Side effects should be reported promptly to Genzyme Medical Information at 800-745-4447, option 2. To learn more, please see full product information (PDF), or contact Genzyme at 1-800-745-4447.


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Did You Know...
In order to continue to benefit from enzyme replacement therapy, Gaucher patients must receive the treatment for the rest of their lives.
Learn more about the importance of ongoing treatment
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Did You Know...
Because some Gaucher symptoms are similar to those of other, more common diseases, people with Gaucher disease may be misdiagnosed.
Learn more about diagnosing Gaucher disease
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800-745-4447
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