Ocrelizumab Benefits & Uses

Ocrelizumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Sclerosis

Ocrelizumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 300 mg IV followed 2 weeks later by a second 300 mg IV infusion, Maintenance dose, 600 mg IV every 6 months
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 300 mg IV followed 2 weeks later by a second 300 mg IV infusion, Maintenance dose, 600 mg IV every 6 months

Ocrelizumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Ocrelizumab safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Ocrelizumab during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Ocrelizumab safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ocrelizumab in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Ocrelizumab for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Liver?

Information about safety of Ocrelizumab for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ocrelizumab on the heart, information on safety of Ocrelizumab for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Ocrelizumab with Other Drugs

Ocrelizumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Frequently asked Questions about Ocrelizumab

Is this Ocrelizumab habit forming or addictive?

Ocrelizumab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ocrelizumab as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ocrelizumab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ocrelizumab for mental disorders.

No

Ocrelizumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ocrelizumab

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ocrelizumab and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocrelizumab

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ocrelizumab and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Ocrelizumab

Ocrevus 300 mg/10 ML - ₹852649
Ocrelizumab Injection - ₹1174939

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; OcrevusTM (ocrelizumab)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 929-930

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