Glatiramer Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Glatiramer-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 Glatiramer brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Glatiramer Pronunciation : gla tir' a mer Therapeutic Classification : ImmunomodulatorsBrand Names or Trade Names of Glatiramer
International :
Copaxone
Why is Glatiramer Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an immunomodulator, used to treat multiple sclerosis. It stops the body from damaging its own nerve cells.When should Glatiramer not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Glatiramer?
SC: The recommended dose is 20mg/day.How should Glatiramer be taken?
It comes as a solution to inject under the skin (subcutaneously) by a healthcare provider, once a day.What are the warnings and precautions for Glatiramer?
• Patient may experience with the following symptoms: flushing, chest pain, pounding heartbeat, anxiety, trouble in breathing, closing of the throat, and hives. If any of these symptoms become severe, consult with your doctor.• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of Glatiramer?
Most Common- Injection site reaction, dilatation of blood vessels, rash, runny nose, difficulty in breathing and chest pain.Heart- Palpitation and fast heart rate.
Eye - Eye disorder and double vision.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and difficulty in swallowing.
Local Reaction - Redness, itching and inflammation.
Hypersensitivity - Influenza, inflammation of nose, bronchus, stomach and vaginal fungal infection.
Metabolic - Increase in weight.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain and benign skin cancer.
Central Nervous System - Tremor, headache, fainting, abnormal thinking, speech disorder, psychiatric disorder, anxiety and nervousness.
Genitourinary- Urinary urgency and painful menstruation.
Respiratory- Cough and spasm.
Skin - Itching, rash and hives.
ENT- Ear pain.
Miscellaneous- Chills, loss of appetite, fever and swelling in the face and leg region.