Basiliximab
Uses
Basiliximab is used for Immunosuppressive therapy for example Basiliximab is used to prevent the rejection of kidney transplant surgery by the body
How it Works
Basiliximab works by suppressing the body's immune system and prevents rejection of the kidney transplantation. Basiliximab in specific attaches itself to interleukin-2 receptor alpha competitively thus suppressing interleukin-2-mediated activation of lymphocytes thus allowing the newly transplanted organ to thrive.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Basiliximab can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea,
Constipation,
Dyspepsia