Plamumab Information

Plamumab is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Plamumab also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Plamumab . Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Plamumab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Plamumab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Plamumab has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Plamumab related warnings talks about Plamumab 's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Plamumab can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Plamumab in conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB). The section on Plamumab contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Plamumab may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Plamumab is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Plamumab Benefits & Uses
Plamumab Dosage & How to Take
Plamumab Side Effects
Plamumab Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Plamumab with Other Drugs
Plamumab Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Plamumab
Plamumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Plamumab Benefits & Uses

Plamumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Plamumab 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: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight between 15 to 30 kg should take 20 mg/day

Plamumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Plamumab safe for pregnant women?

Plamumab should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Plamumab safe during breastfeeding?

Plamumab should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Plamumab on the Kidneys?

Use of Plamumab may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Plamumab on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Plamumab . If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Plamumab on the Heart?

Plamumab may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Plamumab with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Hydrocortisone

Melphalan

Zidovudine

Triamcinolone

Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Attenuated)

Azathioprine

Doxorubicin (Plain)

Fluorouracil

Plamumab Contraindications

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

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Infections
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Plamumab

Is this Plamumab habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Plamumab has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Plamumab as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Plamumab only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Plamumab is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Plamumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Plamumab

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Plamumab together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Plamumab

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Plamumab with alcohol will be.

Unknown