Pontevia Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Galcanezumab

Indications/Uses

Preventive treatment of migraine in adults who have at least 4 migraine days mthly.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

SC Initially 240 mg loading dose then 120 mg inj once mthly in abdomen, thigh, back of upper arm, or gluteal region.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Discontinue immediately if serious hypersensitivity reaction eg, anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria occurs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Childn 6-18 yr. Elderly >65 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Inj site pain & reactions. Vertigo; constipation; pruritus.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antimigraine Preparations

ATC Classification

N02CD02 - galcanezumab ; Belongs to the class of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists preparations. Used to relieve migraine.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pontevia soln for inj 120 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1's

Pontevia

galcanezumab

Manufacturer:

Eli Lilly

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma