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Basiliximab is an interleukin-2 receptor blocking antibody indicated for the prophylaxis of acute organ rejection in patients receiving renal transplantation when used as part of an immunosuppressive regimen that includes cyclosporine, USP (MODIFIED), and corticosteroids. MedsAcross supplies Basiliximab for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.
Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review
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Simulect ® (basiliximab) is indicated for the prophylaxis of acute organ rejection in patients receiving renal transplantation when used as part of an immunosuppressive regimen that includes cyclosporine, USP (MODIFIED), and corticosteroids. The efficacy of Simulect for the prophylaxis of acute rejection in recipients of other solid organ allografts has not been demonstrated.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Basiliximab functions as an IL-2 receptor antagonist by binding with high affinity (K a = 1 x 10 10 M -1 ) to the alpha chain of the high affinity IL-2 receptor complex and inhibiting IL-2 binding. Basiliximab is specifically targeted against IL-2Rα, which is selectively expressed on the surface of activated T-lymphocytes. This specific high affinity binding of Simulect ® (basiliximab) to IL-2Rα competitively inhibits IL-2-mediated activation of lymphocytes, a critical pathway in the cellular immune response involved in allograft rejection. While in the circulation, Simulect impairs the response of the immune system to antigenic challenges. Whether the ability to respond to repeated or ongoing challenges with those antigens returns to normal after Simulect is cleared is unknown.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Simulect ® (basiliximab) is used as part of an immunosuppressive regimen that includes cyclosporine, USP (MODIFIED) and corticosteroids. Simulect is for central or peripheral intravenous administration only. Reconstituted Simulect should be given either as a bolus injection or diluted to a volume of 25 mL (10-mg vial) or 50 mL (20-mg vial) with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP and administered as an intravenous infusion over 20 to 30 minutes. Bolus administration may be associated with nausea, vomiting and local reactions, including pain. Simulect should only be administered once it has been determined that the patient will receive the graft and concomitant immunosuppression. Patients previously administered Simulect should only be re-exposed to a subsequent course of therapy with extreme caution due to the potential risk of hypersensitivity.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Simulect ® (basiliximab) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to basiliximab or any other component of the formulation. See composition of Simulect under DESCRIPTION. WARNINGS. See Boxed WARNING. General Simulect ® (basiliximab) should be administered under qualified medical supervision. Patients should be informed of the potential benefits of therapy and the risks associated with administration of immunosuppressive therapy.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
WARNING Only physicians experienced in immunosuppression therapy and management of organ transplantation patients should prescribe Simulect ® (basiliximab). The physician responsible for Simulect administration should have complete information requisite for the follow-up of the patient. Patients receiving the drug should be managed in facilities equipped and staffed with adequate laboratory and supportive medical resources. . See Boxed WARNING.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The adverse reaction information from clinical trials does, however, provide a basis for identifying the adverse events that appear to be related to drug use and for approximating rates. The incidence of adverse events for Simulect ® (basiliximab) was determined in four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials for the prevention of renal allograft rejection.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
No dose adjustment is necessary when Simulect is added to triple-immunosuppression regimens, including cyclosporine, corticosteroids, and either azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil. Three clinical trials have investigated Simulect use in combination with triple-therapy regimens. Pharmacokinetics were assessed in two of these trials. Total body clearance of Simulect was reduced by an average 22% and 51% when azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil, respectively, were added to a regimen consisting of cyclosporine, USP (MODIFIED) and corticosteroids. Nonetheless, the range of individual Simulect clearance values in the presence of azathioprine (12-57 mL/h) or mycophenolate mofetil (7-54 mL/h) did not extend outside the range observed with dual therapy (10-78 mL/h).
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Store lyophilized Simulect under refrigerated conditions at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF).
Source: US FDA prescribing information
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1 presentations of Basiliximab, sorted by availability.
| Medicine | Manufacturer | Register | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulect 10 mg/2.5 mL powder for injectionIntravenous Cold chain | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | US FDA | Available on request |
1 brand names across 1 markets.
United States
Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.
Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Basiliximab and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.
The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Basiliximab, including Simulect.
Yes. The US FDA first approved Basiliximab on 12 May 1998, according to Drugs@FDA.
Yes. Basiliximab has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.
At least one listed presentation of Basiliximab must be kept cold, so it is shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Check the storage line on each presentation.
Basiliximab is classified under ATC code L04AC02 (Basiliximab).
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