Simulect

basiliximab · Novartis Europharm Limited
AUTHORISED IN THE EU

What Simulect is used for

Simulect is indicated for the prophylaxis of acute organ rejection in de-novo allogeneic renal transplantation in adult and paediatric patients (1-17 years). It is to be used concomitantly with ciclosporin for microemulsion- and corticosteroid-based immunosuppression, in patients with panel reactive antibodies less than 80%, or in a triple maintenance immunosuppressive regimen containing ciclosporin for microemulsion, corticosteroids and either azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil.

Approved use, as published by the European Medicines Agency.

Key facts

Brand
Simulect
Active substance
basiliximab
Disease area
Graft Rejection; Kidney Transplantation
Medicine group
Immunosuppressants
ATC code
L04AC02
Marketing authorisation holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Authorised in the EU since
1998

Official information

In the USA

Same active substance: Simulect

In India

Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.

Common questions

What is Simulect used for?

Simulect is indicated for the prophylaxis of acute organ rejection in de-novo allogeneic renal transplantation in adult and paediatric patients (1-17 years). It is to be used concomitantly with ciclosporin for microemulsion- and corticosteroid-based immunosuppression, in patients with panel reactive antibodies less than 80%, or in a triple maintenance immunosuppressive regimen containing ciclosporin for microemulsion, corticosteroids and either azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil.

What is the active substance in Simulect?

Simulect contains basiliximab.

Who makes Simulect?

The EU marketing authorisation holder is Novartis Europharm Limited.

Source: European Medicines Agency medicines data (ema.europa.eu), reproduced with acknowledgement of the source. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.

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