Sylvant is a medicine that helps shape the immune system and is used to treat patients with multicentric Castleman's disease.
The active principle of Sylvant is Siltuximab, however, it can not be bought in conventional pharmacies because it must be administered in the hospital by injection directly into the vein, every 3 weeks.
Sylvant Indications
Sylvant is indicated for the treatment of patients with multicenter Castleman's disease who are not infected by herpes virus or HIV.
How to use Sylvant
The mode of use of Sylvant should be doctor-led and treatment should be done at the hospital every 3 weeks, as it is necessary to inject the medication directly into the vein.
Side Effects of Sylvant
Sylvant's major side effects include itchy skin, urticaria, weight gain, recurrent respiratory infections, and changes in the amount of uric acid in blood tests.
Contraindications of Sylvant
Sylvant is contraindicated for patients who are hypersensitive to Siltuximab or any of the other ingredients of the formula.
