Tysabri 300mg Injection
by Biogen Idec Biotech India Pvt Ltd
In Multiple sclerosis (MS) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which a person’s own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. This leads to symptoms such as vision loss, pain, fatigue and improp…
About this Medicine
Tysabri 300mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Tysabri 300mg Injection stops the cells that cause inflammation from going into your brain. This reduces nerve damage caused by MS. This medicine often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is important that you continue to receive the medicine, even if you begin to feel ill. Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin. These may be the signs liver damage.This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment. The duration of the treatment with this medicine is decided by your doctor depending upon your disease.
How it Works
Certain immune cells (T cells) are known to attack the protective sheath (myelin) around the nerves and cause disabling effects in multiple sclerosis. Tysabri 300mg Injection works by binding to T cells and preventing their entry into the brain and spinal cord. This slows disease progression and reduces the number of attacks in multiple sclerosis.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Humanized IgG4k monoclonal antibody|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Alpha-4 integrin inhibitor
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