alemtuzumab - injection, Campath

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GENERIC NAME: ALEMTUZUMAB - INJECTION (AL-em-TOOZ-oo-mab)

BRAND NAME(S): Campath

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: This medication may cause very serious (rarely fatal) blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets). This effect can cause anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause your body to bruise or bleed more easily. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, fast/pounding heartbeat, dark urine.

This medication may also cause very serious (rarely fatal) infusion-related reactions. (See also Side Effects section.)

Your doctor will monitor you closely and increase your dose slowly to reduce the chances of these serious side effects.

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