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VPRIV

Velaglucerase Alfa

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400IU · 1 vial

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FDA boxed warningHypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis

Patients treated with enzyme replacement therapies have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement and after extended duration of therapy.

Initiate VPRIV in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue VPRIV and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment, including use of epinephrine. Inform patients of the symptoms of life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and to seek immediate medical care should symptoms occur.

Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy.

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About VPRIV

Overview

VPRIV contains velaglucerase alfa, an enzyme replacement therapy supplied as a powder in a vial for preparation and infusion into a vein. It is used for long-term treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease. It replaces a deficient enzyme to help break down glucocerebroside, a fatty substance that builds up in cells in this condition.

What it treats

Type 1 Gaucher disease, as long-term enzyme replacement therapy.

Safety information

FDA boxed warning

Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis

Patients treated with enzyme replacement therapies have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement and after extended duration of therapy.

Initiate VPRIV in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue VPRIV and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment, including use of epinephrine. Inform patients of the symptoms of life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and to seek immediate medical care should symptoms occur.

Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy.

A boxed warning is the strongest warning the US Food and Drug Administration requires on a medicine label. Text is taken from the official label, with internal section references removed.

When to call your doctor

• Seek immediate medical care for a severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis. This can happen early in treatment or after long-term use of VPRIV.

If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, seek emergency care rather than waiting.

Before taking this medicine

The FDA label lists no contraindications for VPRIV.

Using VPRIV

Dosing

Dosing is set by your prescriber. Each health care professional may prescribe medication differently according to a patient's medical history and condition, so follow the directions on your prescription label and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before changing anything.

Storage

Store in the original carton below 25°C, protected from light, unless the pack states refrigeration. Do not freeze. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Clinical information on this page is summarised from the US FDA label VPRIV (VELAGLUCERASE ALFA) INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION [TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC.] (DailyMed, retrieved 19 September 2026).

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