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Basiliximab is an immunosuppressant used together with other medicines to prevent immediate rejection in people who are receiving a kidney transplant. There are also reports of some cases of lichen planus being treated successfully with basiliximab, as an alternative to ciclosporin. No short-term side effects have been reported.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
In adults, Basiliximab is given as two doses of 20 mg each. Give the first 20 mg dose within 2 hours before the transplantation surgery. The second 20 mg dose is given 4 days after transplantation. Withhold the second dose if complications occur, such as severe hypersensitivity reactions to Basiliximab or graft loss.
Pediatric
In children weighing less than 35 kg, the regimen is two doses of 10 mg each. In children weighing 35 kg or more, it is two doses of 20 mg each. The first dose should be given within 2 hours before the transplantation surgery, and the second dose 4 days after transplantation. As in adults, the second dose should be withheld if complications such as severe hypersensitivity reactions to Basiliximab or graft loss occur.
Side Effects
Side-effect information is not available for this brand yet.
Common questions about Simulect 20 mg
What is Simulect 20 mg IV Infusion?
Simulect 20 mg IV Infusion is a medicine that contains Basiliximab. It is made by Nevian Lifescience PLC. It belongs to the Cytotoxic immunosuppressants group of medicines.
What is Simulect used for?
Basiliximab is an immunosuppressant used together with other medicines to prevent immediate rejection in people who are receiving a kidney transplant. There are also reports of some cases of lichen planus being treated successfully with basiliximab, as an alternative to ciclosporin.
Do I need a prescription for Simulect?
Simulect is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.