Brand name: Adakveo TM
Active ingredients: crizanlizumab
What it is used for
ADAKVEO is indicated for the prevention of recurrent vaso-occlusive crises in patients aged 16 years and older with sickle cell disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Colourless to slightly brownish-yellow solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme