Basiliximab : Before Using

Basiliximab - Systemic

Brand Names

Simulect Basiliximab *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Medication

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of receiving the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For basiliximab, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to proteins. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances.

Pregnancy care

Basiliximab crosses the placenta. However, basiliximab has not been studied in pregnant women. Women of childbearing age are advised to use contraception before receiving basiliximab. Use of the contraception must continue until 2 months after treat with basiliximab is completed.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known if basiliximab passes into breast milk. Patients receiving basiliximab must not breast-feed their babies.

Use for Children

Studies on the use of basiliximab in child have not been completed. Preliminary information on the use of basiliximab in child suggests children have the same side effects from receiving basiliximab as those experienced by adult diseaseds and basiliximab works as well to prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney in child as it does in adult diseaseds.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way as they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of basiliximab in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Tell your health care professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of basiliximab. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Cancer Basiliximab may make this condition worse

Infection Basiliximab may decrease the body's ability to fight infection