In Treatment of Allergic conditions Alerkim Injection is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system?s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor?s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alerkim Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alerkim Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alerkim Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE
Alerkim Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerkim Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alerkim Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Alerkim Injection, consult your doctor.
How often is Alerkim Injection administered?::: The dose of Alerkim Injection depends on the illness you are being treated for, your condition's severity, and your body weight. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on these parameters. Do not take Alerkim Injection on your own. For best results, please consult your doctor regarding its use.| How is Alerkim Injection administered?::: Alerkim Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle, joint, or into the area being treated. Your doctor will decide the dose. It will depend on the condition you are being treated for, as well as your body weight. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Alerkim Injection.| Does Alerkim Injection cause weight gain?::: Yes, Alerkim Injection may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Alerkim Injection.
Alerkim Injection is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
-Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route): Life-threatening
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
| -Infliximab (Injection Route): Severe
You should watch for any unusual signs and symptoms of infection and report it to the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the blood cell counts and other investigations of infection. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious infection in the body.
| -Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) may raise blood levels of Betamethasone and its active form.Concomitant use may cause infections.
| -Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route): Severe
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
| -Chloroquine (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.