Simulect
Simulect (basiliximab) is an infusion given in the hospital, typically shortly before and after a kidney transplant to prevent your body from rejecting the new organ. It's given in combination with other medications, such as cyclosporine (Neoral) and corticosteroids, to prevent transplant injection. The most common side effects Simulect (basiliximab) can cause are stomach-related, including stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. And just like other medications that are taken to prevent organ rejection, Simulect (basiliximab) can raise your risk of infections.
What is Simulect (basiliximab)?
What is Simulect (basiliximab) used for?
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Simulect |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Monoclonal antibody |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Simulect (basiliximab) dosage
Typical dosage for Simulect (basiliximab)
Interactions between Simulect (basiliximab) and other drugs
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Echinacea
- Tofacitinib
