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Basiliximab

An injectable antibody used to help prevent rejection of a kidney transplant.

Clinical information

Common uses

preventing acute rejection after kidney transplant
used alongside ciclosporin and corticosteroids

Common side effects

constipation
feeling sick
stomach pain
headache
high blood pressure

Cautions

prescribed only by transplant/immunosuppression specialists
given in facilities with full laboratory and medical support
not for people allergic to basiliximab

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, SIMULECT (basiliximab) label, setid 1af01887-b69d-444b-91ed-ebfe12784440 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Basiliximab	Parenteral ( Injection )	20mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital