Plamumab 40mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.

Plamumab 40mg Injection is used to treat joint diseases leading to severe painful swelling and redness of the joints that can lead to difficulty in movement.

Uses of Plamumab Injection

Benefits of Plamumab Injection

In Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Plamumab 40mg Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

In Rheumatoid arthritis

Plamumab 40mg Injection reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The medicine is given as an injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Plamumab 40mg Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches which may develop on the different parts of the body. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Plamumab 40mg Injection helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

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Side effects of Plamumab Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Plamumab

Headache
Sinus inflammation
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Injection site reaction

How to use Plamumab Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Plamumab 40mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Plamumab 40mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Plamumab 40mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Plamumab 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Plamumab 40mg Injection may cause room spinning sensation and vision disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Plamumab 40mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Plamumab 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It is given by injection under the skin (via subcutaneous).
Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe rash, hives, swelling of hands or face and shortness of breath.
Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Monoclonal antibody (mAb)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics

Patient concerns

Suffering from ultratics colitis i have done colonoscopy test 04 months back From 05 months how many months I have to take medicines is it cure completely

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong disease with remission and exacerbations. Durations of remission cant b predicted all d time

Hi, I was diagnosed for Ulcerative Colitis in 2009. I was administered with Mesacol , I was back to normal. In past 1 month , after having food lunch or dinner I feel uneasy such as indigestion, having to force for motions next day. Sometimes Iam unable to pass motions. I feel tired also. Pls suggest.

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis is a lifong disease q with remission and exacerbation . U should b under constant follow up of ur gastroenterologist

Suffering from severe lower back pain since 6 years. As per MRI it is lumbar spondylosis,but Doctor told that it is one of the types of arthritis in which bridge is getting formed on spine Is there any permanent solution .at present taking Sazo 500 twice a day

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

It's called Ankylosing spondylitis". no permanent cure for this All you need to do is to exercise each and every joint of your body regularly "Along with the medication

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FAQs

What type of drug is Plamumab 40mg Injection?

Plamumab 40mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs name TNF blockers. It reduces joint damage by reducing swelling and improves joint function.

What benefit can you expect from your treatment with Plamumab 40mg Injection?

You may notice a lessening of joint swelling, pain, and stiffness, often within the first 8 weeks of starting the treatment.

Can Plamumab 40mg Injection weaken your immune system?

Plamumab 40mg Injection is a TNF blocker medicine that can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Inform your doctor if you have been suffering from any infections before taking this medicine.

Can Plamumab 40mg Injection be used with other arthritis medicines?

Plamumab 40mg Injection is a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) and may be used with other medicines like methotrexate (DMARDs); prednisolone (steroid); naproxen or ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory medicines) and paracetamol (pain killers). However, it cannot be used with other bDMARDs. Your doctor will be able to give you more information on this.

Should Plamumab 40mg Injection be stopped before any surgery?

Yes, treatment with this medicine should be stopped before surgery. It can start again after the operation at a time decided by your surgeon and rheumatologist (often once the wound has healed and there is no infection).

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