Drug details

Simulect (basiliximab)

type of Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunosuppressants

Simulect (basiliximab) is an immunosuppressant drug known as a monoclonal antibody used with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • diarrhea,
  • stomach pain,
  • constipation,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • acne,
  • headache, or
  • pain or redness at the injection site,
  • cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sore throat),
  • swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
The following drugs are related to Simulect, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Zortress (everolimus)