Dupixent

Description

Generic Name:

Dupilumab

Description:

Dupixent is an injectable prescription medicine used to treat a number of inflammatory conditions.

Dupixent works to inhibit the inflammatory response by binding to a protein called interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor alpha subunit (IL-4Ra)] that causes inflammation.

Indication :

Eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis, chronic rhinosinusitis

Dosage:

DUPIXENT is administered by subcutaneous injection.
The recommended dose of DUPIXENT for adult patients is an initial dose of 600 mg (two 300 mg injections), followed by 300 mg given every other week.
DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. Topical calcineurin inhibitors may be used, but should be reserved for problem areas only, such as the face, neck, intertriginous
and genital areas.
If a dose is missed, instruct the patient to administer the injection within 7 days from the missed dose and then resume the patient’s original schedule. If the missed dose is not administered within 7 days, instruct the patient to wait until the next dose on the original schedule.

Precaution & Warnings:

Follow all directions on your Dupixent label and package insert. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

To make sure Dupixent is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: an allergy to dupilumab if you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
Dupilumab may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Dupixent with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Prescription Information:

Proper doctor prescription is needed.
*Note: The prescription should not be older than 6 month.

Contraindication:

DUPIXENT is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dupilumab or any of its excipients.