Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
ALEMTUZUMAB is a Schedule H drug.Alemtuzumab is an antibody made from animal DNA. Alemtuzumab is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia or relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
Usage
ALEMTUZUMAB is generally used to treat: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Multiple SclerosisFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
ALEMTUZUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Frequent UrinationCommon Side-Effects
ALEMTUZUMAB : Herpes Simplex Disease, Thrombocytopenia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chills, Cough, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Head Headache, Nausea, Throat Soreness, VomitSerious Side-Effects
ALEMTUZUMAB : Shortness Of Breath, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Weakness (generalized), Ankles Swelling, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Pain With Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Rare Side-Effects
ALEMTUZUMAB : Eyes Swelling, White SpotsDisease Interactions
ALEMTUZUMAB can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal InfectionTechnical Classification
ALEMTUZUMAB is categorized as: CD52 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with ALEMTUZUMAB as Ingredient
CAMPATH 30MG INJ | ALEMTUZUMAB 30.0 MG |