Simulect Injection

Description

Simulect Injection belongs to the immunosuppressant group of medicines. It regulates the immune system to prevent rejection of the kidney transplantation. It is usually prescribed in combination with some other medicines. Simulect Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body. The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, constipation, etc. It may also cause an injection site reaction (redness, pain, and swelling). The medicine can safely be used in children. Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.

Introduction

In Prevention of kidney transplant rejection Simulect Injection is used with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving kidney transplants. This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.

Benefits

Simulect Injection suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the kidney transplantation.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Simulect Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Simulect Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Simulect Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Simulect Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Simulect Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Simulect Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Simulect Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.