Itolizumab Benefits & Uses

Itolizumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
COVID-19

Itolizumab 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: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Itolizumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Itolizumab is used -

Common

Infusion Reaction

Itolizumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Itolizumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Itolizumab for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Itolizumab safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Itolizumab for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Itolizumab on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Itolizumab on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Itolizumab on the Liver?

Itolizumab may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Itolizumab on the Heart?

Itolizumab is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Itolizumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Itolizumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Itolizumab

Is this Itolizumab habit forming or addictive?

Itolizumab does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Itolizumab since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Itolizumab should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Itolizumab for mental disorders.

No

Itolizumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Itolizumab

Taking Itolizumab with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Itolizumab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Itolizumab.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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