Simulect 20Mg Injection
About Simulect 20Mg Injection
Simulect 20Mg Injection is a very vital medicine that helps in preventing kidney rejection in kidney transplant patients. It is usually not used alone, but in conjunction with other medicines. It is a monoclonal antibody that works by blocking the automatic response of the body to reject a foreign object.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, if you’re taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines and diet supplements. Specific interactions of different medicines with Simulect 20Mg Injection are not yet known.
It is given in an injection form at the doctor’s office or clinic itself. It is not to be administered at home. You should pose all questions that you have about the process and the medicine to your doctor. Contact him if you miss your dosage at any point of time.
Some of the possible common side effects of Simulect 20Mg Injection include acne, indigestion, runny nose, nausea, tremors and vomiting. If you experience swelling of hands and feet, shortness of breath, chills, rashes, unusual sneezing and wheezing, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Simulect 20Mg Injection ?
Dyspepsia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Simulect 20Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine belongs to the class of an immunosuppressant that binds competitively to the IL2 receptor on the activated T lymphocyte surface and prevents receptor signalling. This prevents T cells replication and B cell activation, thereby preventing immune response against transplanted organs.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
Basiliximab-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/basiliximab
Basiliximab-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00074
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