SYLVANT® (siltuximab) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD) who do not have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection. It is not known if SYLVANT is safe and effective in children.
Do not take SYLVANT if you have had a severe allergic reaction to siltuximab or any of the ingredients in SYLVANT. See the Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in SYLVANT.
Infections. SYLVANT may lower your ability to fight infections. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any signs or symptoms of an infection during treatment with SYLVANT.
Infusion and allergic reactions. If you have an infusion or allergic reaction while receiving SYLVANT, your healthcare provider will stop your infusion and treat your reaction. If you have a severe infusion or allergic reaction, your healthcare provider may stop your treatment completely. Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms during or after your infusion of SYLVANT:
rash, itching, upper respiratory tract infection, swelling, weight gain, and increased blood level of uric acid.
These are not all the possible side effects of SYLVANT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for additional Important Safety Information.
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The removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the body.
Powerful molecules that are normally secreted by the cells of the immune system in response to infectious or noninfectious agents.
An overreaction of the body’s immune system in which too many cytokines are released into the bloodstream very quickly, with potentially severe or life-threatening effects.
The underlying cause or origin of a disease is unknown.
Lymph nodes make immune cells that help the body fight infection.
A key signaling molecule that helps to regulate the body’s immune system.
A doctor who evaluates the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids and helps reach a diagnosis.
Administration of a drug solution into a vein.