ALEMTUZUMAB

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 Sclerosis

Frequently 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: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of shingles or chickenpox, high blood pressure, heart disease, or blood vessel problems, severe infection, poor immunity, bone marrow depression, blood transfusion, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. Avoid live vaccination while taking this medication. Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ALEMTUZUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Frequent Urination

Common 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, Vomit

Serious 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 Spots

Disease Interactions

ALEMTUZUMAB can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection

Technical Classification

ALEMTUZUMAB is categorized as: CD52 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ALEMTUZUMAB as Ingredient

CAMPATH 30MG INJALEMTUZUMAB 30.0 MG