Glatiramer injection

Generic name: Glatiramer (injection)
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (20 mg/mL; 40 mg/mL)
Drug class: Other immunostimulants

Usage of Glatiramer injection

Glatiramer is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease).

Glatiramer will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often.

Glatiramer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Glatiramer injection side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur within minutes after an injection. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: itching, rash, swelling, warmth, skin redness, tingling, anxiety, fast or pounding heartbeats, chest pain, tightness in your throat, or trouble breathing.

This type of reaction may occur even after you have been using glatiramer for several months.

Glatiramer may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • chest pain (may occur alone or with other side effects shortly after an injection);
  • pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given; or
  • symptoms of liver failure--diarrhea, loss of appetite, pain or swelling in your stomach, swelling in your legs, easy bleeding, drowsiness, confusion, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

    • Common side effects include:

  • feeling short of breath;
  • flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
  • rash; or
  • redness, pain, itching, swelling, or a lump where the injection was given.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Glatiramer injection

    You should not use glatiramer if you are allergic to glatiramer or to mannitol.

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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    How to use Glatiramer injection

    Usual Adult Dose for Multiple Sclerosis:

    20 mg suBCutaneously once a day or 40 mg subcutaneously 3 times a weekComments: -For the 3 times a week dosage regimen, each dose must be separated by at least 48 hours.-Length of treatment should be individualized.Approved indication: For the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis

    Warnings

    Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

    What other drugs will affect Glatiramer injection

    Other drugs may affect glatiramer, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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