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Icatibant
Latest prescription information about Icatibant. 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 : Icatibant
Pronunciation : eye KAT i bant
Therapeutic Classification : Peptidomimetic agents
Trade Name(s): International- Firazyr. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a peptidomimetic agent, prescribed for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). It blocks the action of a substance named as bradykinin, which is responsible for the HAE symptoms. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 30 mg administered by subcutaneous (SC) injection in the abdominal area. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or tiredness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while using this medication. Side Effects : Rash, nausea and headache. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store between 2 - 25° C. Do not freeze. |
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