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Short answer What to do about a missed infusion Common questions Related questions Sources**If you miss a dose of agalsidase beta injection, contact your infusion center or specialist right away to reschedule; the dose is usually given as soon as it can be arranged rather than skipped.**
Agalsidase beta is given as an intravenous infusion about every two weeks in a clinic, hospital, or at home with a nurse, so a missed dose is really a missed appointment. Your care team will usually rebook the infusion within a few days instead of waiting for the next scheduled one, and they will not double the amount to make up for lost time. If you take premedication such as an antihistamine or acetaminophen before infusions, keep taking it as directed for the rescheduled visit. A gap of several weeks is worth a call to your metabolic or genetics specialist, who may want to review your symptoms and lab work. Booking the next infusion before you leave each visit, plus a calendar reminder, keeps the every-two-week rhythm steady.
What to do about a missed infusion
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What happens if you miss a dose of Agalsidase beta Injection?
Agalsidase beta (Fabrazyme) is an enzyme replacement therapy given by IV infusion, usually once every two weeks. You do not give it to yourself, so a missed dose almost always means a canceled or delayed appointment. Call your infusion center or specialist as soon as you know you will miss it, and they will fit you in as soon as possible. Do not try to make up the gap with a larger dose. When infusions stop for a long stretch, the fatty substance the enzyme clears can build up again and symptoms such as pain in the hands and feet, stomach upset, or fatigue may return. Ask your specialist how to handle repeated missed visits, travel, or a change in infusion site.