Immunosuppressants are drugs meant to temporarily reduce the defense response of the body. Such medicines are prescribed before a transplant surgery to avoid any possibilities of organ rejection, such as a kidney transplant.
basiliximab
It is used as a prophylaxis (prevention) in kidney allograft (a tissue graft from a donor) rejection and as a
combination therapy to corticosteroids and cyclosporine in acute organ rejection.
Contradications
It should not be used by pregnant and nursing females.
Side effects
Its side effects are hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, sneezing, wheezing, bronchospasm (narrowed
respiratory tract), pulmonary edema (swelling around lungs), cardiac failure, respiratory failure, and
capillary leak syndrome (massive leakage of blood from vessels).
FAQs
Basiliximab is said to be an “immunosuppressant’. What does it mean?
People have reported feeling lethargic after consuming this medicine. Why?
Low blood count and subsequent fatigue is a very common adverse effect of this medicine, which goes off once the medicine is withdrawn. Talk to a doctor if this effect stays for a prolonged period.
Is this medicine safe for patients undergoing dialysis?
Yes, it is safe. But you are advised to consult a doctor before starting its use.
Is it safe for use of lactating mothers?
Yes, it is safe.
Can patients with liver cirrhosis safely use this medicine?
Enough data is not available to verify the drug’s safety with liver diseases. A doctor’s consultation is therefore advised.
Medicines containing basiliximab
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