Raptiva is a kind of man-made form of a protein similar to human antibodies to treat plaque psoriasis in adults. And efalizumab is made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body, which is able to protect those healthy cells from damage. However, it is well-known that raptiva may increase the risk of serious infections, such as viral brain infection. So it is important for customers to use raptiva in our daily life.
How should we use raptiva?
Generally speaking, the raptiva is usually prescribed by doctors and is forbidden to be used in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
What should we do if a dose is missed?
Do not be worried, we can immediately call our doctors for some instructions, which will dig us out of predicament.
What should we do if overdose?
Firstly, you should understand the symptom of overdosing. Overdose will cause severe vomiting, of course, it has different symptoms in different body conditions. If you do think so, you have to seek emergency medical attention.
What should be paid more attention or what should we avoid?
Firstly, we should keep distance from people who have got flu, colds or other contagious illnesses. And then, “live” vaccines, such as mumps, rubella, chichenpox, etc. are not allowed while we are using raptiva. What’s more, do not be near to those who have a “live” vaccine recently. Once these are violated, virus may have the chance to be pasted onto you.
Drugs list affecting the function of raptiva:
Ø drugs that weaken your immune system
Ø mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)
Ø other psoriasis medications or phototherapy
Ø basiliximab (Simulect), muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone)
Etc.
Of course, it is possible to list all drugs that affect raptive’s function. So before taking raptiva, we should tell doctors about all medicine or other treatment we are being through recently.
Some side effects of raptiva we should learn:
Ø skin infection, including redness, tenderness and swelling
Ø Infection, such as chills, fever, flu symptoms, bleeding and so on
Ø Problems with walking, speaking, decreased vision, swallowing, etc.
Ø Neck stiffness
Ø Numbness of your joints
Some other serious side effect of raptiva
Ø Back pain
Ø Joints pain
Ø Swelling
Ø Headache, muscle pain and nausea
Notices before using raptiva
Once you are allergic to efalizumab, you should not take it due to a serious infection, such as a viral infection of brain which may increase the risk of disability or death, which will be more higher in those who have a weak immune system or are receiving certain medicines.
Before using raptiva, make sure that your doctor know all about your condition, such as any active or chronic infection, arthritis or a weak immune system, which can be shown from your diseases or certain medicines.
The most important advice is for pregnant women. FDA now can not make sure if the raptiva may be harmful to an unborn baby, so you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant during taking raptiva.
Those suggestions above may not be complete. We also hope to give you a detailed instruction on the surface. And it is admired if you can find more detailed information about the medication, please tell us for the benefit of more people.
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