Question 1

What is Alefacept used for?

Accepted Answer

Alefacept is a genetically modified immunosuppressive drug prescribed for treating moderate to sever﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿e chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
It works by stopping the action of certain cells in the body that cause the symptoms of psoriasis.

Question 2

What are the side effects of Alefacept?

Accepted Answer

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Serious Effects
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Malignancy and abnormal decrease in lymphocytes
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Most Common
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Dizziness, increased cough, muscle pain, nausea, swelling at the injection site and sore throat.
Miscellaneous
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Itching, chills, cough, and accidental injury.

Question 3

Can Alefacept be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, recurrent infection, who are taking radiation therapy, any allerg﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿y, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  It should not be used in children.
•  Avoid live vaccination while taking this medication.

Question 4

What precautions should be taken with Alefacept?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, recurrent infection, who are taking radiation therapy, any allerg﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿y, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  It should not be used in children.
•  Avoid live vaccination while taking this medication.

Question 5

What ATC class does Alefacept belong to?

Accepted Answer

Alefacept: ATC L04AA15. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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