Glatira 20mg Injection
Cipla Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
374.17

USED FOR:
Multiple sclerosis (MS)

COMPOSITION:
Glatiramer Acetate (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Glatira 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Glatira 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Glatira 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Glatira 20mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Glatira 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Glatiramer Acetate   20mg

Uses of Glatira Injection
Glatira 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

How to use Glatira Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Glatira Injection works
Glatiramer acetate belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory agents. It works by modifying the body’s immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cells, however the exact mechanism by which it modifies the body’s immune system is not known..

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Shortness of breath, Chest pain, Vasodilation, Injection site reaction.

Expert advice for Glatira Injection
Do consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as relaxation of blood vessels (vasodilatation), reddening of face and other areas of skin (flushing), chest pain, breathlessness (dyspnea), increased heart rate that a person can feel (palpitations) or increased heart rate (tachycardia) after taking glatiramer acetate.Do consult your doctor if you have a history of heart or kidney problems before taking glatiramer acetate.Follow the instructions of doctor for proper injection technique and to rotate injection sites daily.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Glatira?
Glatira is an immunomodulatory agent. It works by modifying the body's immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cell

Q. What is Glatira used for?
Glatira is used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (disease in which the immune system i.e. the cells responsible for defense in the body and damages the insulating covers (myelin sheath) of the brain and spinal cord cells leading to different types of physical, mental and psychiatric problems) and to reduce the frequency of recurrences of the attacks of multiple sclerosis in ambulatory patients (i.e. who can walk without help) with relapsing, remitting multiple sclerosis characterized by at least two attacks in the past two year period.