
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Adakveo
(crizanlizumab)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Adakveo is indicated for the prevention of recurrent vaso occlusive crises (VOCs) in sickle cell disease patients aged 16 years and older. It can be given as an add on therapy to hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide (HU/HC) or as monotherapy in patients for whom HU/HC is inappropriate or inadequate.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
crizanlizumab
Category
Other hematological agents
Manufacturer
Novartis Europharm Limited
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