Ocrelizumab Benefits & Uses

Ocrelizumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Sclerosis

Ocrelizumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 300 mg IV followed 2 weeks later by a second 300 mg IV infusion, Maintenance dose, 600 mg IV every 6 months
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 300 mg IV followed 2 weeks later by a second 300 mg IV infusion, Maintenance dose, 600 mg IV every 6 months

Ocrelizumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ocrelizumab is used -

Common

Back Pain
Blurred vision
Pain or discomfort
Chest Discomfort
Cough
Chills
Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Running nose
Diarrhoea
Irritability

Ocrelizumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Ocrelizumab safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Ocrelizumab on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Ocrelizumab safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Ocrelizumab for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ocrelizumab on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ocrelizumab on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ocrelizumab on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ocrelizumab on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Ocrelizumab with Other Drugs

Ocrelizumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Frequently asked Questions about Ocrelizumab

Is this Ocrelizumab habit forming or addictive?

Ocrelizumab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ocrelizumab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ocrelizumab is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ocrelizumab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ocrelizumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ocrelizumab

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ocrelizumab with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocrelizumab

Information about the interaction of Ocrelizumab and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Ocrelizumab

Ocrevus 300 mg/10 ML - ₹852649
Ocrelizumab Injection - ₹1174939

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; OcrevusTM (ocrelizumab)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 929-930

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