Dupixent

Dupixent

dupilumab

Manufacturer:

sanofi-aventis

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dupilumab
Indications/Uses
Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults & ped ≥6 mth inadequately controlled w/ topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable, can be used w/ or w/o topical corticosteroids. Add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma w/ type 2 inflammation in adults & adolescents ≥12 yr. Maintenance therapy for oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma. Add-on therapy w/ intranasal corticosteroids for severe chronic rhinosinusitis w/ nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) for whom systemic corticosteroids therapy &/or surgery do not provide adequate disease control.
Dosage/Direction for Use
SC Atopic dermatitis Adult & ped 6-17 yr, ≥60 kg Initially 600 mg, followed by 300 mg every other wk. Ped 6-17 yr, 30 to <60 kg Initially 400 mg, followed by 200 mg every other wk, 15 to <30 kg Initially 600 mg, followed by 300 mg every 4 wk. Ped 6 mth-5 yr, 15 to <30 kg 300 mg every 4 wk, 5 to <15 kg 200 mg every 4 wk. Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr Asthma Initially 400 mg, followed by 200 mg every other wk. Severe asthma, patient who are on oral corticosteroids or w/ severe asthma & comorbid moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or severe CRSwNP Initially 600 mg, followed by 300 mg every other wk. Adult CRSwNP 300 mg every other wk.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Not to be inj into tender, damaged, bruised or scarred skin. Not to be used for acute asthma symptoms or exacerbations; acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus. Conjunctivitis, keratitis; comorbid asthma; parasitic helminth infections; vasculitic rash, worsened pulmonary symptoms, cardiac complications &/or neuropathy presenting in patients w/ eosinophilia. Avoid abrupt discontinuation of systemic, topical or inhaled corticosteroids. Pregnancy & lactation. Ped <6 mth.
Adverse Reactions
Inj site reactions, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, oral herpes, keratitis, eye pruritus, other HSV infection, dry eye; oropharyngeal pain, eosinophilia.
Drug Interactions
Avoid use of live vaccines. Concomitant use w/ non-live vaccines.
MIMS Class
Other Dermatologicals
ATC Classification
D11AH05 - dupilumab ; Belongs to the class of agents for atopic dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Dupixent soln for inj (pre-filled syringe) 200 mg/1.14 mL
Packing/Price
2 × 1's
Form
Dupixent soln for inj (pre-filled syringe) 300 mg/2 mL
Packing/Price
2 × 1's
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