What is Simulect: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Sep 24, 2021

Simulect overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Simulect

Generic Names:

  • Simulect

Uses:

  • Prevents organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Immune Suppressant

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Simulect used for?

What form(s) does Simulect come in

  • Injectable

What are common Simulect doses?

  • Solution Reconstituted 10MG

Common Simulect prescriptions

  • Simulect
    10mg solution reconstituted

  • Simulect
    20mg solution reconstituted

How to take Simulect

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Simulect

Simulect contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to basiliximab.

Simulect warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate, pain or burning when you urinate

  • Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat

  • Confusion, or numbness and tingling in your hands, feet, or lips

  • Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or stomach pain

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, pale skin or lips

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, joint pain, or body aches

  • Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Simulect interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Simulect side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blood in your urine or stools

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate, pain or burning when you urinate

  • Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat

  • Confusion, or numbness and tingling in your hands, feet, or lips

  • Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or stomach pain

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, pale skin or lips

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, joint pain, or body aches

  • Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dizziness, headache, tremors, muscle twitching, weakness, or pain

  • Problems getting an erection

  • Red eyes or vision problems

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