Alzumab-L Injection
Alzumab-L Injection is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. The dose you’re given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Alzumab-L Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alzumab-L Injection is a medicine used for treatment of psoriasis. It affects certain cells of the immune system to reduce inflammation.
Alzumab-L Injection is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. The dose you’re given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, fever, and itching. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Alzumab-L Injection is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women or those planning to conceive should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
03Uses
Psoriasis
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Alzumab-L Injection works by blocking the function of T-cell, a type of white blood which prevents inflammation.
06Benefits
In Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Alzumab-L Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Itching
Fever
Upper respiratory tract infection
Infusion reaction
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alzumab-L Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Alzumab-L Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alzumab-L Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alzumab-L Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alzumab-L Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alzumab-L Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Alzumab-L Injection is used in the treatment of psoriasis.
Keep a watch on any sign or symptom of new infection during and after the treatment with Alzumab-L Injection. Report immediately to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe allergy.
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