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Alefacept
Latest prescription information about Alefacept. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Alefacept
Pronunciation : ah-LEE-fah-sept
Trade Name(s):
International- Amevive. This medication is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for moderate to severe psoriasis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 15 mg given once weekly as an intramuscular injection. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, recurrent infection, who are taking radiation therapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It should not be used in children. * Avoid live vaccination while taking this medication. Side Effects : Serious Effects - Serious infections and abnormal decrease in lymphocytes. Most Common - Dizziness, increased cough, muscle pain, nausea, swelling at the injection site and sore throat. Miscellaneous - Itching, chills, cough, and accidental injury. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C). |
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