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Cilgavimab Injection/Tixagevimab Injection (TIXAGEVIMAB/CILGAVIMAB - INJECTION)

Instructions

This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

You must be monitored by a healthcare professional for at least 1 hour after each dose is given.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Brand Name(s): Evusheld

Generic Name: Cilgavimab/Tixagevimab

Cautions

This medicine is not recommended for use in children younger than 12.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Continue to wear a mask and follow other safety guidelines to protect yourself and those around you until otherwise directed.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • coughing
  • lack of energy and tiredness
  • headaches
  • pain, redness, swelling near injection

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • chest pain
  • swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
  • fast or irregular heart beats
  • shortness of breath
  • unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness
  • sudden or unexplained weight gain

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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