SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Raptiva

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Raptiva

Raptiva has 42 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Raptiva

Raptiva is also known by the generic name Efalizumab

USES:
This medication is used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Discuss risks and benefits of treatment and other possible medication options with your doctor.

This drug is a man-made protein (monoclonal antibody) that decreases the actions of certain immune system cells (T lymphocytes). This action decreases the skin changes that are seen with plaque psoriasis.

This drug has been withdrawn from the US and Canadian markets due to problems with safety (see Warning section - PML). Talk with your doctor about alternative treatments for psoriasis.

Raptiva has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abscess is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Bacteria causing an Infection in the Joints - Septic Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body - Bacterial Septicemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Generalized Disorder of Peripheral Nerves - Polyneuropathies is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Fungus - Fungal Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Inflamed Spinal Cord - Myelitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Salivary Glands - Sialoadenitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Legionnaire's Disease - Legionnaires' Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Malignant Tumor or Cancer - Malignancy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection - Non-Infective Meningitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma Pneumoniae - Mycoplasmal Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Progressive Disease in the White Matter of the Brain - Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Serious Skin Infection due to Streptococcus Bacteria - Necrotizing Fasciitis Streptococcus Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Severe Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Raptiva

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Raptiva has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Chills is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

Flu-Like Symptoms is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Raptiva

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Raptiva has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Raptiva.

Raptiva Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Bacterial Septicemia - Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Leukemia is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy - Progressive Disease in the White Matter of the Brain is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Relative Contraindications

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia - Immune Reaction Causing Low Platelet Count is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Chronic Infection - Infection that Lasts a Long Time is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Fungal Infections - Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Raptiva.

HIV Infection - HIV is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Hemolytic Anemia is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Herpes Zoster - Shingles is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Latent Syphilis - Inactive Syphilis is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Malignancy - Malignant Tumor or Cancer is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Malignant Lymphoma is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Severe Infection is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Contraindication Warnings

Arthritis is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Neuropathy - Disease of the Nerves is a contraindication of Raptiva.

Raptiva has 0 related brands and strengths:

Raptiva - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vomiting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.