Daclizumab

Generic name: Daclizumab [ dac-KLYE-zue-mab ]
Brand name: Zinbryta
Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2024.

Uses of Daclizumab:

• It is used to treat MS (multiple sclerosis).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Daclizumab?

• If you have an allergy to daclizumab or any other part of daclizumab.
• If you are allergic to daclizumab; any part of daclizumab; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have ever had any of these health problems: Autoimmune hepatitis or liver disease.
• If you have TB (tuberculosis), talk with your doctor.
• If you have an infection.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with daclizumab.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take daclizumab with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Daclizumab?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take daclizumab. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Have patient safety card with you at all times.
• You may need to have a TB (tuberculosis) test before starting daclizumab.
• Hepatitis testing needs to be done before taking daclizumab.
• Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines while you take daclizumab and after you stop taking it. Vaccine use with daclizumab may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. Talk with your doctor.
• You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
• Do not give to a child. Talk with your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using daclizumab while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Daclizumab) best taken?

Use daclizumab as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh, belly area, or upper arm.
• If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.
• Before using daclizumab, take it out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Do not heat or microwave.
• Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles.
• This medicine is colorless to a faint yellow. Do not use if the solution changes color.
• Throw syringe away after use. Do not use the same syringe more than one time.
• Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it has been 2 weeks or more since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor.

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What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.
• Signs of depression, thoughts of suicide, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life.

What are some other side effects of Daclizumab?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Nose and throat irritation.
• Signs of a common cold.
• Flu-like signs.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Daclizumab?

• Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Store in original container.
• Do not use if it has been frozen.
• If needed, you may store at room temperature for up to 30 days. If stored at room temperature and not used within 30 days, throw daclizumab away.
• Protect from heat.
• Do not put daclizumab back in the refrigerator after it has been stored at room temperature.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time daclizumab is refilled. If you have any questions about daclizumab, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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