GLATIRAMER ACETATE
GLATIRAMER ACETATE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: GLATIRAMER ACETATE; Generic name: GLATIRAMER ACETATE; Manufacturer: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc..
| Brand name | GLATIRAMER ACETATE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | GLATIRAMER ACETATE |
| Manufacturer | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Glatiramer acetate injection is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Glatiramer acetate injection is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 ). |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous injection only; doses are not interchangeable ( 2.1 ) Glatiramer acetate injection 20 mg/mL per day ( 2.1 ) Glatiramer acetate injection 40 mg/mL three times per week ( 2.1 ) Before use, allow the solution to warm to room temperature ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose Glatiramer acetate injection is for subcutaneous use only [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Do not administer intravenously. The dosing schedule depends on the product strength that is |
| Warnings | BOXED WARNING WARNING: ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS Cases of life-threatening and fatal anaphylaxis have been reported with Glatiramer acetate injection. Anaphylaxis can occur at any time following initiation of therapy, from as early as after the first dose, up to years following initiation of therapy. ● Make patients aware of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, which may overlap with those of an immediate post-injection reaction; instruct them to seek immediate medical care should these symptoms occur. Pro |
| Active ingredient(s) | GLATIRAMER ACETATE |
| Route | SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0aa4ff2a-ce8e-46cd-830f-a264cc582be2 |