Alzumab L 100mg Injection
ITOLIZUMAB
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Introduction
Alzumab L 100mg Injection contains an active component as Itolizumab. It is a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain autoimmune conditions, particularly moderate to severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Monoclonal antibodies are synthetic proteins designed to mimic the immune system's ability to target specific substances in the body. This medication was originally developed in Cuba and has been approved for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It has shown promising results in studies for rheumatoid arthritis as well. This medication has generally shown good tolerability in clinical trials. Common side effects are usually mild to moderate, including infusion-related reactions, headache, dizziness, and mild gastrointestinal symptoms. Serious adverse events are relatively rare.
Uses
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
How to Consume
alzumab L 100mg injection is to be administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor or other healthcare professional will train you on how to use this injection. Do not self-administer this injection until you get trained. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of administration based on your disease condition, severeity and other factors.
Benefits
Alzumab L 100mg Injection, a monoclonal antibody drug, is therapeutic by targeting CD6, a cell surface protein found on T cells. By binding to CD6, this medication modulates the immune response, effectively controlling the activity of T cells that play a crucial role in various autoimmune disorders. In conditions like moderate to severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system is overactive and causes inflammation and tissue damage, it helps to regulate the immune response, reducing inflammation and mitigating symptoms such as skin lesions in psoriasis and joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Side Effects
- Serious:
- Severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing
- Infections
- Neurological events (seizures)
- Liver problems
- Anemia (decreased red blood cell)
- Decreased white blood cell
- Common:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Rash or itching at the injection site
- Infusion-related reactions (e.g., fever, chills, flushing)
Storage
COLD CHAIN
Packaging
1 VIAL
FAQs
What is ALZUMAB L 100MG INJECTION used for?
;Chronic plaque psoriasis ;Rheumatoid arthritis
How should I take ALZUMAB L 100MG INJECTION?
alzumab L 100mg injection is to be administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor or other healthcare professional will train you on how to use this injection. Do not self-administer this injection until you get trained. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of administration based on your disease condition, severeity and other factors.
What are the side effects of ALZUMAB L 100MG INJECTION?
;Serious: ;Severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing ;Infections ;Neurological events (seizures) ;Liver problems ;Anemia (decreased red blood cell) ;Decreased white blood cell ;Common: ;Headache ;Dizziness ;Nausea or vomiting ;Abdominal discomfort ;Diarrhea ;Fatigue ;Rash or itching at the injection site ;Infusion-related reactions (e.g., fever, chills, flushing)
How should I store ALZUMAB L 100MG INJECTION?
COLD CHAIN
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