Icatibant Universal Farma
Icatibant Universal Farma treats symptoms of hereditary angioedema (HAE) by blocking a substance called bradykinin, which causes swelling, pain, nausea, or diarrhea.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Icatibant acetate
Manufacturer
Universal Farma S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, one injection (3 ml, 30 mg) is typical. For children aged 2-17 years (weighing at least 12 kg), the dose is 1-3 ml based on body weight.
Method
Inject under the skin (subcutaneously) in the fatty tissue of the abdomen with a short needle.
Important
Do not take more than 3 injections in a 24-hour period.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reactions at the injection site, like skin irritation, swelling, pain, itching, redness, or burning sensation.
- •Feeling of pressure, bruising, decreased sensation or numbness, raised itchy rash, and warmth at the injection site.
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Fever
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Skin redness
- •Abnormal liver function test results.
RARE
- •Hives (urticaria).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you suffer from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle (angina).
- Do not use if you have recently had a stroke.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your HAE attack symptoms get worse after taking this medicine.
- If you inject yourself or are injected during a laryngeal attack (swelling in the throat leading to difficulty breathing), seek immediate medical help.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel tired or dizzy after a HAE attack or after using this medicine.