Lemtrada 12mg Infusion

About this Medicine

Lemtrada 12mg Infusion is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) and multiple sclerosis (MS). It marks the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. It also modulates the immune system to limit its attacks on the nervous system. Lemtrada 12mg Infusion is given under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Rash, headache, and insomnia are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Thus, inform your doctor immediately if you develop fever, chills, cough, mouth sores, or trouble breathing, and unusual bruising or bleeding, or blood in the urine. You will be checked regularly after giving the medication as it may cause fatal reactions such as chest pain, breathlessness, slow or irregular heartbeat.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How it Works

Lemtrada 12mg Infusion is a monoclonal antibody. It flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. It also modulates the immune system to limit its attacks on the nervous system.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: CD52 Inhibitors

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