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What is Rozanolixizumab?
Rozanolixizumab is used to treat myasthenia gravis in adults.
Your doctor will make sure you have the correct type to be treated with rozanolixizumab.
Rozanolixizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- use any other medications;
- if you are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or
- an active or recent infection.
Tell your doctor if you recently received a vaccine.
Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start using rozanolixizumab.
It is not known if rozanolixizumab will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
How should I use Rozanolixizumab
Use Rozanolixizumab (Subcutaneous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Your doctor will perform tests to make sure rozanolixizumab is the right treatment for you.
Rozanolixizumab is given once a week for 6 weeks. Your doctor will determine how many treatment cycles you will receive of this medicine.
Rozanolixizumab is given as an infusion under the skin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
After receiving an injection, you will be watched closely to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction or serious side effects.
You may get infections more easily. You may need frequent medical tests.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your rozanolixizumab injection.
Rozanolixizumab side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregiver if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, or have a headache, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.
You may get infections more easily. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:
- fever, chills, sore throat;
- mouth sores, red or swollen gums;
- pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
- chest discomfort, wheezing, dry cough or hack, rapid weight loss; or
- signs of meningitis--headache, neck stiffness, increased sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness.
Your treatments may be delayed if you have certain side effects.
Common side effects may include:
- headache;
- diarrhea;
- fever;
- nausea;
- pain, bruising, swelling, or irritation where the medicine was injected; or
- any type of infection.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Rozanolixizumab?
Avoid receiving rozanolixizumab injection into skin that is hard, red, bruised, swollen, or tender.
Avoid receiving a "live" vaccine. The vaccine may not work as well while you are using rozanolixizumab. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles).