Belatacept Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Belatacept, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Belatacept brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Belatacept

Pronunciation : bel-AT-a-sept

Therapeutic Classification : Immunological Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Belatacept

International :

Nulojix

Why is Belatacept Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a fusion protein, prescribed for preventing organ rejection in kidney transplantation along with other medications.

When should Belatacept not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) seronegative or with unknown EBV serostatus and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Belatacept?

IV- Initial phase dosing: 10 mg/kg on day of transplant (prior to implantation); repeat this dose on Day 5 and at end of Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12 after transplantation.

How should Belatacept be taken?

It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid), to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Belatacept?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood cell problems, blood electrolyte problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, recent vaccination, tuberculosis, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid contact with people who have any infection, which may spread to others.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of skin cancer; so avoid exposure to sunlight, use of sunscreen lotion.

What are the side effects of Belatacept?

Infections Urinary tract infection, upper respiratory infection, lung infection.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Metabolic - Decrease or increase in blood minerals.
General - Fever, swelling in the extremities. Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine, painful urination, and kidney tubule cells damage.
Heart - High blood pressure, low blood pressure.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing.
Investigations - Increased blood creatinine.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, back pain.
What are the other precautions for Belatacept?
Avoid excess dosage.
What are the storage conditions for Belatacept?
Store the medication as directed by your physician.