Glatiramer Medication Information

Get detailed information on Glatiramer, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Glatiramer provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Glatiramer

Pronunciation : gla tir' a mer

Therapeutic Classification : Immunomodulators

Trade Names/Brand 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.