Immunosuppressants and vaccines Products | Glatimer

Glatimer

GENERIC NAME:-	Glatiramer Acetate
COMPANY:-	Nacto
STRENGTH:-	20 mg
PACKING:-	Vail
TYPE:-	Injection
USES:-	Immunosuppressants and vaccines

Description:-	Glatimer 20mg injection is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (ms).It belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory agents. It works by modifying the body’s immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cells, however the exact mechanism by which it modifies the body’s immune system is not known.
Expert Advice:-	Do consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as relaxation of blood vessels (vasodilatation), reddening of face and other areas of skin (flushing), chest pain, breathlessness (dyspnea), increased heart rate that a person can feel (palpitations) or increased heart rate (tachycardia) after taking glatiramer acetate. Do consult your doctor if you have a history of heart or kidney problems before taking glatiramer acetate. Follow the instructions of doctor for proper injection technique and to rotate injection sites daily. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side Effects:-	Rash, Shortness of breath, Chest pain, Vasodilation, Injection site reaction.