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Glataxone Injection

Abbott

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Composition FOR Glataxone 20mg Injection

Glatiramer Acetate(20mg)

food interaction for Glataxone Injection

alcohol interaction for Glataxone Injection

pregnancy interaction for Glataxone Injection

lactation interaction for Glataxone Injection

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

No interaction found/established

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glataxone Injection. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

Glataxone Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glataxone Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Glataxone 20mg Injection

Glatiramer Acetate(20mg)

Glataxone injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

How glataxone injection works

Glatiramer acetate 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.

Common side effects of glataxone injection

Rash, Breathlessness, Chest pain, Vasodilation, Injection site reaction

SUBSTITUTES FOR Glataxone Injection

4 Substitutes

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Glatirex Injection
(1 Injection in vial)
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Rs. 940/Injection
Rs. 970
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Glatimer 20mg Injection
(1 Injection in packet)
Natco Pharma Ltd
Rs. 960/Injection
Rs. 990
save 1% more per Injection
Glatira 20mg Injection
(1 ml Injection in vial)
Cipla Ltd
Rs. 363/ml of Injection
Rs. 374.17
save 63% more per ml of Injection
Glatrus 20mg Injection
(1 ml Injection in vial)
Taj Pharma India Ltd
Rs. 375/ml of Injection
Rs. 387
save 61% more per ml of Injection

Expert advice FOR Glataxone Injection

Glatiramer Acetate helps reduce the number of times you suffer attacks of MS (relapses).
It is injected into the tissue under the skin (subcutaneous tissue) only. Never inject it into a vein or a muscle.
A different injection site should be used for each dose.
Always store your injections in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
Never use the same syringe more than once. Discard any unused product or waste.
It may cause symptoms such as flushing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing that normally go away on their own within half an hour. Inform your doctor immediately if they last longer or become severe.

Frequently asked questions FOR Glataxone 20mg Injection

Glatiramer Acetate

Q. What is Glataxone Injection?

Glataxone Injection is an immunomodulatory agent. 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.

Q. What is Glataxone Injection used for?

Glataxone Injection is used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (disease in which the immune system i.e. the cells responsible for defense in the body and damages the insulating covers (myelin sheath) of the brain and spinal cord cells leading to different types of physical, mental and psychiatric problems) and to reduce the frequency of recurrences of the attacks of multiple sclerosis in ambulatory patients (i.e. who can walk without help) with relapsing, remitting multiple sclerosis characterized by at least two attacks in the past two year period.