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Alzumab-L Injection

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Alzumab-L Injection

Benefits of Alzumab-L Injection

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.

Side effects of Alzumab-L Injection

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

Common side effects of Alzumab-L

  • Infusion reaction
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Fever
  • Itching

How to use Alzumab-L Injection

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

How Alzumab-L Injection works

Alzumab-L Injection works by blocking the function of T-cell, a type of white blood which prevents inflammation.

Safety advice

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.

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Quick 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. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Monoclonal Antibody
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Anti-CD6 monoclonal antibody

Patient concerns

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I have plaque psorisos on feet.Is the Alzumab injection treatment effective & safe for it. Kindly advise any other treatment also.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
yes it is treatment of choice, but i am not the right person to guide u, its important u take advice from Dermatologist
My L-3 L-4 , L-5 dis location shatica pain
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir you need to visit a doctor so that he can take your detailed case and guide you accordingly
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Marketer details

Name: Biocon
Address: 20th KM, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore, India - 560 100
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alzumab-L Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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