Simulect Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Basiliximab

Indications/Uses

Prophylaxis of acute organ rejection.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥2 yr, ≥35 kg 20 mg/dose, <35 kg 10 mg/dose. 1st dose: 2 hr prior to transplantation surgery. 2nd dose: 4 days after transplantation.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

History of severe hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid-type reactions w/ Simulect.

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Special Precautions

Breastfeeding (discontinue for 8 wk after the 2nd dose).

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Adverse Reactions

Rarely, hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid-type reactions eg, rash, urticaria, sneezing, wheezing, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, cardiac failure, resp failure & capillary leak syndrome.

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Drug Interactions

Immunosuppressives other than ciclosporin & corticosteroids may increase the potential for over-immunosuppression.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Immunosuppressants

ATC Classification

L04AC02 - basiliximab ; Belongs to the class of interleukin inhibitors. Used as immunosuppressants.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Simulect powd for inj 20 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Simulect

basiliximab

Manufacturer:

Novartis

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma