Novartis Simuect 20 Mg Injection, 40 IU/ml

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Simulect Injection belongs to the immunosuppressant group of medicines. It regulates the immune system to prevent rejection of the kidney transplantation. It is usually prescribed in combination with some other medicines.

Simulect Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.

The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, constipation, etc. It may also cause an injection site reaction (redness, pain, and swelling). The medicine can safely be used in children.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.USES OF SIMULECT INJECTION

• Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

BENEFITS OF SIMULECT INJECTIONIn Prevention of kidney transplant rejectionSimulect Injection is used with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving kidney transplants. This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.SIDE EFFECTS OF SIMULECT INJECTIONMost side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about themCommon side effects of Simulect

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Vomiting
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Pain
• Swelling of hands
• High blood pressure
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

HOW TO USE SIMULECT INJECTIONYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.HOW SIMULECT INJECTION WORKSSimulect Injection suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the kidney transplantation.