NULOJIX® Infusion Therapy
About NULOJIX® Infusion Therapy
NULOJIX® (belatacept) is a prescription medicine used to prevent transplant rejection in adults who have received a kidney transplant. NULOJIX, an intravenous infusion, is used with corticosteroids and certain other medicines.
Condition treated by this therapy
Adult kidney transplant patients in order to prevent organ rejection.
NULOJIX® Price
The cost of prescription medications can vary depending on your insurance coverage. If you're concerned about the price of your medication:
- Contact your insurance provider to understand your coverage
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about lower-cost alternatives
- Check with the drug manufacturer about financial assistance programs
- Explore patient assistance options if you're uninsured or underinsured
Remember, many resources exist to help patients access necessary medications. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you're struggling with medication costs. No patient should go without necessary treatment due to financial limitations. If you have questions about financial assistance opportunities, contact a member of our Violet Health team.
What to Expect During a NULOJIX® Infusion Therapy
You will receive NULOJIX as an intravenous (IV) infusion in your arm. Each IV infusion takes about 30 minutes. During treatment with NULOJIX, your doctor will test your blood and urine to check how your kidney is working.
- Initial phase: Multiple doses during the first month after transplantation
- Maintenance Phase: 5mg/kg IV at the end of Week 16 after transplantations and then every 4 weeks therafter
- NULOJIX® is a monthly immunosuppressant infusion
Ongoing treatment such as maintaining lab appointments to check blood and urine while using NULOJIX® is important to your recovery. This allows your healthcare provider to wtch for side effects and ensure the medication is working for you. NULOJIX® should be administered in combination with basiliximab induction, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids.
It is important to continue taking your other anti-rejection medications as instructed by your transplant provider.
NULOJIX® Side Effects
The most common side effects include:
- Low red blood cells (anemia)
- Diarrhea
- Kidney or bladder infection
- Fluid retention
- Constipation
- Electrolyte imbalances: high or low potassium levels
- Headache
- Nausea
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. NULOJIX® may increase your risk of serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, night sweats, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, burning when you urinate, blood in your urine or any changes in your mental state.
NULOJIX® Infusion Therapy at Violet Health
Your comfort during NULOJIX® infusion therapy at Violet Health is our priority. Our patients enjoy walk-up parking, complimentary entertainment and snacks, and a team of highly trained providers during each treatment. Plus, Violet Health’s evening and weekend hours and convenient city and rural locations make it easier to schedule your appointments.
Violet Health Infusion Centers provides infusion therapy for patients with rare, chronic, or complex conditions in a comfortable, patient-centered atmosphere.
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Meet our Infusion Specialists
Jalal Thwainey M.D.
Medical Director
Emilie Wojcik, N.P.
Director of Clinical Services
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