Palivizumab : Before Using

Palivizumab - Systemic

Brand Names

Synagis Palivizumab *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

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

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to palivizumab. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether palivizumab passes into breast milk. However, this drug has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in child, and it has been shown to be effective in child with breathing problems and those with a history of premature birth.

Elderly care

Studies on this drug have been done only in infants and children and there is no special info about its use in older diseaseds.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking 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 palivizumab. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Hypersensitivity to palivizumab