Question 1

what are side effects of campath (alemtuzumab)?

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Campath (alemtuzumab): Alemtuzumab injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea, 
vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, 
headache, anxiety, supression of blood counts ( anemia, low white blood cells, low platelet, bleeding, infection, muscle pain, etc. Read more here: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a608053.Html.

Question 2

what are side effects of campath, (alemtuzumab) and what premedication is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Campath (alemtuzumab): Is antibody used by injection to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Causes pneumonia, rash, GI upset, low blood counts.

Question 3

what is alemtuzumab for? does it treat ms?

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Yes.: Alemtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against a marker on some lymphocytes. It has proven activity against some stages of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (and related diseases) and also on some stages of multiple sclerosis.  Alemtuzumab is the generic name. The formulation for MS has the trade name Lemtrada; the one for CLL has the trade name Campath (alemtuzumab).

Question 4

hello.what is the mechanism of  alemtuzumab?!

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Antibody: Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that is directed against a specific b- lymphocyte ( a type of white blood cells) receptor called cd-52 and used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia . All patients receiving this drug should get prophylactic antivirals and antibiotics.

Question 5

what is the molecular structure of alemtuzumab? how does it work?

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Monoclonal antibody: Campath (alemtuzumab) -1H

it is a monoclonal antibody ( immunoglobulin structure)
a large protein that binds to CD 52 , a surface receptor on mature lymphocytes.

The CD 52 bearing lymphocytes will be targeted for destruction
 
This makes it a drug useful to treat CLL ,(chronic lymphocytic leukemia )
Was withdraw from the markets in 2012 to prepare for a launch of a more expensive drug to treat MS

Question 6

where can i find alemtuzumab 30 mg?

Accepted Answer

Ask your oncologist: Alemtuzumab is dosed in 30 mg vials under the trade name Campath (alemtuzumab). It is no longer sold, but is available to patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), with registered oncologists thru a limited distribution program enforced by the drug maker. It will soon be available through neurologists under the name Lemtrada for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Same drug, lower dose, higher price.

Question 7

do you know if alemtuzumab could be used to cure multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Not a cure: But clearly one of the most potent meds ever developed for MS.  Yet could be risky, even life threatening.  However, in my research group, most of pts have been disease free for yrs, and take no current meds.  Although not a cure, certainly a valuable therapeutic intervention.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: campath (alemtuzumab) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Campath allergy: Campath (alemtuzumab)  is a medication used in the treatment  of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://www.rxlist.com/campath-drug.htm

Question 9

good day

ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use  atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

Accepted Answer

Medication : You can speak to a doctor about changing your medication. I remember and a patient who had 20 medications on her allergy list, but when you continue to ask her details about the side effects you come to realize she did not want any medication because she believed that all medication is bad for her.  Sometimes patients express concerns indirectly

Question 10

side effects of pills?

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Too vague: A question. Different pills/meds have different effects as well  side effects.

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