Muromonab-CD3 (Systemic)
Brand Names : Orthoclone OKT3
Category- Monoclonal antibody
- immunosuppressant
DescriptionMuromonab-CD3 (myoo-roe-MOE-nab
cee-dee-three) is a monoclonal antibody. It is used to reduce
the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ (for example, kidney)
transplants.
When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells
will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Muromonab-CD3 works
by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.
The effect of muromonab-CD3 on the white blood cells may also reduce the
body's ability to fight infections. Before you begin treatment, you and your
doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks
of using it.
Muromonab-CD3 is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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