Enfiera 500mg Injection

About

This medication is a monoclonal antibody, a type of biologic therapy designed to target specific immune cells or inflammatory mediators involved in the pathogenesis of certain autoimmune diseases and cancers. It works by selectively binding to and depleting or modulating the function of these target cells, thereby reducing disease activity and promoting therapeutic effects. This targeted approach helps to control inflammation, suppress abnormal immune responses, or inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, depending on its specific mechanism of action. It is often used in conditions where the immune system is overactive, such as severe autoimmune disorders, or in specific malignancies that respond to targeted cellular depletion. The precise action helps to alleviate symptoms, slow disease progression, and significantly improve patient outcomes, particularly in cases resistant to conventional therapies, offering a crucial treatment option.

Uses

• Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
• Certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
• Microscopic polyangiitis

Directions For Use

Administered as an intravenous infusion, typically in cycles, under medical supervision.

Benefits

• Reduces disease activity in autoimmune conditions
• Induces remission in certain cancers
• Improves symptoms and quality of life
• Offers a targeted therapeutic approach
• Can reduce the need for other immunosuppressants
• Effective in refractory cases

Side Effects

• Infusion-related reactions (fever, chills, nausea)
• Infections (bacterial, viral)
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Neutropenia
• Anemia
• Peripheral edema
• Muscle pain
• Rash
• Hypertension

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - No specific interaction, but general health and liver function should be considered.
• Pregnancy - Contraindicated during pregnancy; use effective contraception during and for a period after treatment.
• Breastfeeding - Not recommended during breastfeeding; potential for excretion into breast milk and harm to infant.
• Liver - Use with caution in patients with severe liver impairment; monitor liver function closely.
• Kidney - Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment; monitoring of kidney function is advised.
• Lung - Increased risk of serious pulmonary adverse events, including interstitial lung disease; monitor for respiratory symptoms.

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