Ibalizumab

Generic name: Ibalizumab
Brand names: Trogarzo
Dosage form: intravenous solution (uiyk 200 mg/1.33 mL)
Drug class: Miscellaneous antivirals

Usage of Ibalizumab

Ibalizumab is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Ibalizumab is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ibalizumab is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Ibalizumab is usually given after other treatments have failed.

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

Ibalizumab 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.

Ibalizumab affects your immune system, which may cause certain side effects (even weeks or months after you've taken ibalizumab). Tell your doctor if you have:

signs of a new infection--fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss;

trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling; or

swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.

Common side effects of ibalizumab may include:

nausea, diarrhea;

dizziness; or

rash.

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 Ibalizumab

You should not use ibalizumab if you are allergic to it.

Before you receive ibalizumab, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, and use your medications properly to control your infection. HIV can be passed to your baby if the virus is not controlled during pregnancy. Your name may be listed on a registry to track any effects of antiviral medicine on the baby.

Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast feed a baby. Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.

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How to use Ibalizumab

Usual Adult Dose for HIV Infection:

Loading dose: 2000 mg IV onceMaintenance dose: 800 mg IV every 2 weeksUse: In combination with other antiretroviral(s), for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in heavily therapy-experienced patients with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen

Warnings

Ibalizumab affects your immune system. Tell your doctor if you have signs of a new infection such as fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cough, diarrhea, or weight loss.

What other drugs will affect Ibalizumab

Other drugs may affect ibalizumab, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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