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Siltuximab – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: SYLVANT

Strength: 100 mg | Form: Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion.

Price in UAE: AED 3088.62

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Siltuximab

Class:| Monoclonal antibody, interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor. Use:| Treatment of multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD) in patients who are HIV-negative and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8)-negative. Adult dose:| 11 mg/kg administered as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour every 3 weeks. Pediatric dose:| Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients. Side effects:| Fatigue, pruritus, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, hyperuricemia, weight gain, peripheral edema. Contraindi

Drug Class

| Monoclonal antibody, interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor.

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD) in patients who are HIV-negative and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8)-negative.

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Recordati Netherlands B.V., Netherlands

Package Size

Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 3088.62

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| 11 mg/kg administered as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour every 3 weeks.

Pediatric Dose

| Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients.

Side Effects

| Fatigue, pruritus, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, hyperuricemia, weight gain, peripheral edema.

Contraindications & Precautions

| Severe hypersensitivity to siltuximab or any of its excipients.

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Siltuximab available in UAE pharmacies:

SYLVANT 100 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion. SYLVANT 400 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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