Daclizumab

Daclizumab belongs to the immunosuppressant group of medicines. It is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Daclizumab must be taken by following the instructions written in the label or as per the doctor's guidance. 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. Upper respiratory tract infection is the only common side effect of this medicine. It may also cause an injection site reaction (redness, pain, and swelling). The medicine can safely be used in children. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc. 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. Daclizumab works by blocking the function of T-cell, a type of white blood which prevent the body’s immune system from damaging your brain and spinal cord. This helps to reduce the disability due to these disorders.

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Daclizumab is a humanised monoclonal murine antibody that acts as an interleukin-2 receptor antagonist. It binds to the ?-chain (CD25) of the interleukin-2 receptor on the surface of activated T-lymphocytes.

Adult Dose: Intravenous Prophylaxis of acute graft rejection in renal transplantation Adult: As part of an immunosuppressive regimen: 1 mg/kg over 15 minutes within 24 hr before surgery. Repeat at 2-wkly intervals for a total of 5 doses. Child Dose: Intravenous Prophylaxis of acute graft rejection in renal transplantation Child: 1-18 yr: 1 mg/kg over 15 minutes within 24 hr before surgery. Repeat at 2-wk intervals for a total of 5 doses.

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

Common: • Upper respiratory tract infection • Flu-like symptoms • Dermatitis • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways) • Eczema • Depression

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

Patients with known hypersensitivity to daclizumab or to any components of this product.

Increased risk of mortality when used with anti-lymphocyte antibody therapy.

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

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Daclizumab may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Daclizumab 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] Daclizumab is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Daclizumab is recommended. [UNSAFE] Daclizumab is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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