Results for tag: "Cerezyme"

Cerezyme is a recombinant form of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, used to treat Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is a type of hematological drug, which are used to treat blood-related diseases and disorders. Cerezyme is administered intravenously and works by replacing the missing enzyme in the body, allowing it to break down fatty substances that accumulate in the organs and tissues of people with Gaucher disease. Cerezyme is the only approved treatment for Gaucher disease, and is used to treat both adults and children. It is also used to treat other rare genetic disorders, such as Fabry disease and Parkinson's disease. Cerezyme is a highly specialized drug, and the market is dominated by a few large pharmaceutical companies. These include Sanofi, Genzyme, and Shire. Other companies, such as Actelion, have also developed treatments for Gaucher disease, but these are not yet approved for use in the United States. Show Less Read more