Basiliximab

Basiliximab belongs to the immunosuppressant group of medicines. It regulates the immune system to prevent rejection of the kidney transplantation. It is usually prescribed in combination with some other medicines. Basiliximab is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body. The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, constipation, various types of infections, etc. It may also cause an injection site reaction (redness, pain, and swelling). The medicine can safely be used in children. Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. Basiliximab suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the kidney transplantation.

• Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Basiliximab suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the kidney transplantation.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Common: • Nausea • Constipation • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Indigestion • Vomiting • Weight gain • Headache • Pain • Swelling of hands • High blood pressure • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

[SAFE] Basiliximab does not usually affect your ability to drive.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Basiliximab. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Basiliximab is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Basiliximab is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Basiliximab is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Basiliximab may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Basiliximab in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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