BASILIXIMAB

Overview

BASILIXIMAB is a Schedule H drug.
Basiliximab lowers your body’s immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. Basiliximab is used with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant. Basiliximab belongs to a group of drugs called immunosuppressants. Common side effects of basiliximab include constipation, nausea, and stomach pain. 

Usage

BASILIXIMAB is generally used to treat: Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Before using basiliximab, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to mouse proteins or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain infection (cytomegalovirus).
  • Previous treatment with basiliximab may increase your risk of a serious allergic reaction (see Side Effects section). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have received basiliximab in the past. If you must stop using this drug due to an allergic reaction, do not use the drug again.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
  • Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine or flu vaccine inhaled through the nose.
  • Wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infections.
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control before beginning treatment with this drug, during use, and for 4 months after finishing treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
  • It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Common Side-Effects

BASILIXIMAB : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Heartburn, Skin Rash, Eyes Change In Vision, Agitation, Anxiety, Gums Bleeding, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Body Bruising, Chest Pain, Depressed Mood, Difficulty Urinating, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Itching, Legs Numbness, Mouth Soreness, Runny Nose, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

BASILIXIMAB : Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Cough, Dizziness, Fever, Chills, Weakness (generalized), Pain With Urination, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, Face Swelling, Feet Swelling, Legs Swelling, Hands Shaking, Vomit

Technical Classification

BASILIXIMAB is categorized as: INTERLEUKINS / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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