Alglucerase - al-GLOO-ser-ace is using to treat Gaucher's disease causing by the lack of a certain enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, in the body. This enzyme is necessary for your body to use fats.
Alglucerase is made from human placenta tissue that is collected after a baby is born. Before it is using, the tissue is tested for hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus - HIV. This is similar to the testing that a blood bank does on donated blood before it is given to anyone else.
Alglucerase is available with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada