VELAGLUCERASE ALFA (VPRIV) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VELAGLUCERASE ALFA

What is the Trade Name for VELAGLUCERASE ALFA?

VPRIV

What are the Indications for VELAGLUCERASE ALFA?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VPRIV is indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease. VPRIV is a hydrolytic lysosomal glucocerebroside-specific enzyme indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease. ( 1 )

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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