Carvedilol Capsule and Cerezyme

• Generic Name: carvedilol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Coreg, Coreg CR

Carvedilol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used after a heart attack that has caused your heart not to pump as well.

Carvedilol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: imiglucerase
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cerezyme

Cerezyme (imiglucerase) is a man-made form of an enzyme that occurs naturally in the body. It is used as an enzyme replacement in people with Type I Gaucher disease.

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Cerezyme may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, this medicine is not a cure for this condition.

Cerezyme may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.