Agalsidase beta (Injection)

Introduction:

Agalsidase Beta (aye-GAL-si-days BAY-ta)

Treats Fabry disease (a lack of an enzyme that helps your body break down and use certain kinds of fat).

Brand Name(s):

Fabrazyme

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

If a dose is missed:

• This medicine needs to be given every two weeks. If you miss an appointment, call your doctor or treatment clinic for instructions.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• If you receive your treatments at a clinic, your medicine will be kept there.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have a history of heart problems.
• This medicine causes a fever in most patients. Your doctor might give you a medicine (such as Tylenol®) to prevent fever before you receive your treatment.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Chest pain.
• Fast, or uneven heartbeat.
• Fever, or chills.
• Rash.
• Redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given.
• Swelling of your lips or ears.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Headache, or dizziness.
• Loss of color in your skin.
• Mild nausea or vomiting.
• Muscle, bone, or joint pain.
• Stomach pain.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: