Prescription Required

Glatimer 20mg Injection

by Natco Pharma Ltd

₹990

Glatimer 20mg Injection

Introduction to Glatimer 20mg Injection

Glatimer 20mg Injection works by modifying the bodys immune system and thereby preventing damage to the brain and spinal cord cells. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is injected into the tissue under the skin (subcutaneous tissue) only and remember it is never injected into a vein or a muscle. It is better to have a different injection site for each dose. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this injection is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

This medicine may cause side effects like rash, shortness of breath, chest pain and vasodilation (dilation of the blood vessels leading to a decrease in the blood pressure of an individual). These are usually temporary and normally go away on their own in some time. However, you should inform your doctor immediately if they last longer or become severe.

Safety Advice for Glatimer 20mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glatimer 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Glatimer 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

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Glatimer 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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It is not known whether Glatimer 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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There is limited information available on the use of Glatimer 20mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

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There is limited information available on the use of Glatimer 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Glatimer 20mg Injection works

<div>Glatiramer acetate belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory agents. It works by modifying the body’s immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cells, however the exact mechanism by which it modifies the body’s immune system is not known.</div>.

How To Use Glatimer 20mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Glatimer 20mg Injection

  • Rash
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest pain
  • Vasodilation
  • Injection site reaction

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FAQ's on Glatimer 20mg Injection

What is Glatimer?

Glatimer is an immunomodulatory agent. It works by modifying the bodys immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cell

What is Glatimer used for?

Glatimer is used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (disease in which the immune system i.e. the cells responsible for defense in the body and damages the insulating covers (myelin sheath) of the brain and spinal cord cells leading to different types of physical, mental and psychiatric problems) and to reduce the frequency of recurrences of the attacks of multiple sclerosis in ambulatory patients (i.e. who can walk without help) with relapsing, remitting multiple sclerosis characterized by at least two attacks in the past two year period.

Prescription Required

Glatimer 20mg Injection

by Natco Pharma Ltd

₹990

Glatimer 20mg Injection

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