Efalizumab Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Efalizumab, 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 Efalizumab brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Efalizumab

Pronunciation : EF-a-LIZ-oo-mab

Therapeutic Classification : Antipsoriatics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Efalizumab

International :

Raptiva

Overview of Efalizumab

Note: This brand is no longer available in the US market.

Why is Efalizumab Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It increases production of T cells in inflammation areas.

When should Efalizumab not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with cancer, decrease in platelet counts, multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Efalizumab?

SC- The recommended dose is 0.7 mg/kg as a single dose followed by weekly doses of 1 mg/kg. Maximum: 200mg.

How should Efalizumab be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Efalizumab?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, at risk of developing cancer, arthritis, anemia, nerve problems, poor immunity, psoriasis, infections, herpes, syphilis, tuberculosis (TB), any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• It should not be used in children.

• Avoid live vaccination during the treatment period.

What are the side effects of Efalizumab?

Most Common - Headache, chills, fever, nausea, infections, and muscle pain.
Hypersensitivity - Difficulty in breathing, asthma, hives, life-threatening allergic reactions with or without shock and rash.