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About Alzumab 25mg Injection
Alzumab 25mg Injection belongs to the class of 'immunomodulators', primarily used to treat psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. Alzumab 25mg Injection may also be used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Alzumab 25mg Injection is currently being used and trialled to treat cytokine storm (excessive immune response) in COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-19) patients.
Alzumab 25mg Injection consists of 'Itolizumab' that is a humanized recombinant IgG1 (Immunoglobulin G1) monoclonal antibody (that serve as a substitute antibody). It works by reducing the synthesis of cytokine, a substance released by the body that initiates an inflammatory response. Lately, Alzumab 25mg Injection is also being used in COVID-19 infection to reduce the severity of inflammation and damage in the lungs. It is thought to decrease the cytokine storm, an excessive immune response in the lungs of a COVID-19 infected person.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the medical condition. Common side effects of Alzumab 25mg Injection include pain and swelling at the injection site, upper respiratory tract infection, fever, itching, dizziness, and diarrhoea. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Alzumab 25mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart or kidney diseases, bone marrow suppression, weak immune system (HIV), tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and active infections. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Alzumab 25mg Injection. Alzumab 25mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and focused. Alzumab 25mg Injection should not be given to children and adolescents under 18 years of age as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alzumab 25mg Injection as it could lead to increased dizziness.
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Medicinal Benefits
Alzumab 25mg Injection treats inflammation in patients with psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. It contains 'Itolizumab,' which is a humanized recombinant IgG1 (Immunoglobulin G1) monoclonal antibody. It works by reducing the synthesis of cytokine, a substance released by the body that initiates an inflammatory response. Lately, Alzumab 25mg Injection is also being used in COVID-19 infection to reduce breathing complications, the severity of inflammation, and damage in the lungs. It is being used to decrease the cytokine storm, an excessive immune response that occurs in the lungs of a COVID-19-infected person.
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- Get plenty of rest and avoid activities that tire you out to allow your body fight the infection.
- Drink lots of fluids to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
- Use over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage fever.
- Use a humidifier as it helps soothe irritated airways.
- Do not make changes to your medication schedule or take over-the-counter medicines without consulting your doctor.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
- Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
- Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
- If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart or kidney diseases, bone marrow suppression, low blood cell count, weak immune system (HIV), neutropenia (low levels of neutrophils), lymphopenia (low levels of lymphocytes), tuberculosis, hepatitis B, C, and active infections before starting Alzumab 25mg Injection. Avoid close contact with people who have infections like chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis, and flu that can be easily spread. Thoroughly wash your hands to prevent the spread of infection. Do not take live vaccines while being treated with Alzumab 25mg Injection to prevent any serious consequences. Alzumab 25mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and focused. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alzumab 25mg Injection as it could lead to increased dizziness. Alzumab 25mg Injection is not recommended in children and adolescents younger than 18 years of age as safety and efficacy is not established. Store Alzumab 25mg Injection at temperatures of 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain proper weight by following a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
- Try including selenium-rich food sources like Brazil nuts, yellowfin tuna, rice, beans, whole-wheat bread, dairy products, ham, chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, pork, baked beans, mushrooms, oatmeal, and spinach.
- Include zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
- Drink plenty of water.
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FAQs
Alzumab 25mg Injection contains Itolizumab, an immunomodulator. It reduces the synthesis of pro-inflammatory markers called cytokines. Thus, it helps in decreasing inflammation in various diseases like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
When a person is infected with the coronavirus, his/her immune system responds in such a way that it sends useful immune chemicals to the affected areas of the lungs to fight the infection. However, in some people, this release of immune chemicals is overactive, resulting in a cytokine storm, an excessive immune response in the lungs. This can further lead to severe breathing complications in an infected person. Alzumab 25mg Injection reduces this cytokine storm and further prevents the inflammation and damage in the lungs of a COVID-19 infected person.
Alzumab 25mg Injection is currently being used to decrease the negative outcome of the cytokine storm in critically, severely and moderately ill COVID-19 patients.
Alzumab 25mg Injection is not recommended for every person infected with the coronavirus. Alzumab 25mg Injection is only prescribed by doctors in patients with severe and critical COVID infection.
Alzumab 25mg Injection is to be carefully administered with caution in patients under doctor's supervision only. The safety of Alzumab 25mg Injection is not yet evaluated in conditions like neutropenia (low levels of neutrophils), lymphopenia (low levels of lymphocytes), AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C.
Even if there is no improvement after administering Alzumab 25mg Injection, your doctor may suggest an alternate course. Please note that Alzumab 25mg Injection does not reverse the damage caused due to coronavirus infection, but it will further prevent the inflammation of the lungs. It is also advised to medically examine for other lung and heart related dysfunctions even the patient suffers breathlessness after Alzumab 25mg Injection administration.
It is not recommended to get live attenuated vaccines while being treated with Alzumab 25mg Injection. This may lead to serious conditions. Please consult a doctor before you start Alzumab 25mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Special Advise
- It is advised to closely monitor the patient for infections like active tuberculosis during and after the treatment though the patient gets a negative tuberculin test.
- It is essential to inform your doctor if you have any active viral, bacterial, and fungal infections before starting Alzumab 25mg Injection.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These red patches can commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis is a noncontagious (not spread by contact), chronic immune condition with no cure. It can be mild, moderate, and severe based on the patches coverage on the skin.
Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an autoimmune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, deformities, and loss of joint function.
COVID-19: It is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). It mainly affects the respiratory system and is spread through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. Common symptoms include fever, dry cough, tiredness, body aches, sore throat, loss of taste and smell, and conjunctivitis. With the severity of the disease, symptoms like dropping oxygen saturation levels, shortness of breath, chest pain, high fever, and severe weakness are also noticed. The coronavirus can further lead to complications like pneumonia, respiratory failure, heart problems, liver problems, septic shock, and death.
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