Vpriv Dosage

Generic name: velaglucerase alfa
Drug class: Lysosomal enzymes

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: INJ

Restricted Distribution in US

Gaucher dz, type 1

[individualize dose IV q2wk]

Start: 60 units/kg/dose IV q2wk; Info: if switching from another enzyme replacement tx, start w/ previous enzyme replacement dose 2wk after last admin; consider premed w/ antihistamine, corticosteroid if hypersensitivity rxn

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing