Basiliximab Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Basiliximab-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Basiliximab brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Basiliximab

Pronunciation : bass-ih-lix-ih-mab

ICD Code : Y43.4 Therapeutic Classification : Immunosuppressants

Brand Names or Trade Names of Basiliximab

International :

Simulect

Why is Basiliximab Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for prevention of rejection in renal transplant patients. It prevents transplanted organ by decreasing the activity of the body's immune system.

When should Basiliximab not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Basiliximab?

Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 20 mg within 2 hours before transplant. Repeat once 4 days later.

How should Basiliximab be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Basiliximab?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergy, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may affect blood sugar, monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

• Avoid contact with people who have infection.

What are the side effects of Basiliximab?

Most Common - Pimples, constipation, diarrhea, headache, indigestion, nausea, runny nose, sleeplessness, stomach pain, tremor and vomiting.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain.
Body as a Whole - Swelling in the extremities, fever and viral infection.
Metabolic - Increase in blood sugar/fat/potassium level.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and upper respiratory tract infection.
Skin - Surgical wound complications.
Heart - High blood pressure.
Blood - Anemia, bleeding, bruising and decrease in platelets.