Important Safety Information: Contraindications: CERDELGA is contraindicated in the following patients based on CYP2D6 metabolizer status due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias from prolongation of the PR, QTc, and/or QRS cardiac intervals: Extensive Metabolizers (EMs) taking a strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor concomitantly with a strong or... View more
Cerdelga® (eliglustat) capsule

Cerdelga is the ONLY first-line oral therapy for most adults with Gaucher disease type 1,

Indicated for the long-term treatment of both naive and switch patients that:

CERDELGA is a prescription medicine used for the long-term treatment of Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) in adults who are CYP2D6 extensive metabolizers (EMs), intermediate metabolizers (IMs), or poor metabolizers (PMs) as detected by an FDA-cleared test. Your doctor will perform a test to make sure that CERDELGA is right for you.

Limitations of Use: CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metabolizers may not achieve adequate concentrations of CERDELGA to achieve a therapeutic effect. A specific dose cannot be recommended for CYP2D6 indeterminate metabolizers.

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  1. Cerdelga [prescribing information]. Cambridge, MA: Sanofi Genzyme. 2021.
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