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Efalizumab
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Pronounced:
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Efalizumab (systemic) |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is used to treat adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who can be treated with medicines that affect the whole body (systemic therapy) or with phototherapy. RAPTIVA is a man-made protein that is like proteins made in the body called antibodies. Antibodies fight disease in the human body. RAPTIVA may decrease the skin changes in the body that are the main problems of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. RAPTIVA has not been studied in children under 18 years of age.
Mechanism:
This medicine is a man-made protein that is like proteins made in the body called antibodies. Antibodies fight disease in the human body. Efalizumab may decrease the skin changes in the body that are the main problems of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsRAPTIVA can affect your immune system and might cause: Serious infections, Cancers, Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), Worsening of psoriasis
Precautions:
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE USING RAPTIVA? Unless directed by your healthcare provider, do not: take other medicines called immunosuppressives, take treatments called phototherapy, You should not receive vaccines while using RAPTIVA. Talk to your healthcare provider if you need to receive a vaccine while taking RAPTIVA
Preganant:
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or become pregnant while using this medicine. It is not known if this medicine can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking RAPTIVA, notify your healthcare provider immediately. You and your healthcare provider will have to decide if RAPTIVA is right for you during pregnancy. If you use RAPTIVA when you are pregnant, ask your healthcare provider how you can be on the RAPTIVA pregnancy registry. If you are breast feeding. It is not known if RAPTIVA passes into your milk. It may harm your baby. You will need to decide whether to use RAPTIVA or breast feed, but you may not do both.
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Dosage InformationEfalizumab an injection that you give yourself once a week. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about using this medicine. Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Your dose of RAPTIVA is based on your body weight. Tell your healthcare provider if your weight changes. Do not change your dose without talking to your healthcare provider. Do not stop using RAPTIVA without talking to your healthcare provider. RAPTIVA is injected under the skin (subcutaneous) of your upper leg (thigh), upper arm, abdomen, or buttocks once a week. Change (rotate) your skin injection site with each injection. See your healthcare provider regularly while using RAPTIVA. Do not miss your appointments. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests including platelet counts before and during treatment with RAPTIVA to check its affect on your body.
Missed Dosage:
Use RAPTIVA the same day each week. If you miss your dose of RAPTIVA contact your healthcare provider to find out when to take your next dose of RAPTIVA and what schedule to follow after that.
Storage:
Store efalizumab vials in the refrigerator at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C) until you are ready to prepare your injection. Do not freeze or store at room temperature. Once this medicine has been mixed with sterile water, you should use it right away to inject yourself. If you are unable to inject the drug after mixing, the mixture can stay at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Do not use RAPTIVA that was mixed more than 8 hours earlier. If you are traveling, be sure to store RAPTIVA at the right temperature. If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Protect RAPTIVA vials from light while stored. Throw away RAPTIVA vials that are out of date. Keep RAPTIVA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Overdose:
If you take more than your regular dose of RAPTIVA, call your healthcare provider right away. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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