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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Immunosuppressants

Simulect

(basiliximab)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Novartis Europharm Limited

About this medicine

Simulect is indicated for the prophylaxis of acute organ rejection in de-novo allogeneic renal transplantation in adult and paediatric patients (1-17 years). It is to be used concomitantly with ciclosporin for microemulsion- and corticosteroid-based immunosuppression, in patients with panel reactive antibodies less than 80%, or in a triple maintenance immunosuppressive regimen containing ciclosporin for microemulsion, corticosteroids and either azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil.

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

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VeblocemaComposition: infliximabCelltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft.
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AravaComposition: leflunomideSanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
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CimziaComposition: certolizumab pegolUCB Pharma
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Key Information

Salt / Composition

basiliximab

Category

Immunosuppressants

Manufacturer

Novartis Europharm Limited

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