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Ebglyss

Ebglyss

Manufacturer:

Eli Lilly

Distributor:

Zuellig
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Agencia Lei Va Hong
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Lebrikizumab
Indications/Uses
Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults & adolescents ≥12 yr weighing at least 40 kg who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
SC 500 mg (two 250-mg inj) at both wk 0 & 2, followed by 250 mg every other wk up to wk 16. Maintenance dose: 250 mg every 4th wk.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue administration if a systemic hypersensitivity reaction (immediate or delayed) occurs. Rotate inj site w/ each inj. Do not inj into tender, damaged, bruised or scarred skin. Patients treated w/ lebrikizumab who develop conjunctivitis that does not resolve following standard treatment should undergo ophthalmological exam. Treat patients w/ pre-existing helminth infections before initiating lebrikizumab treatment. Discontinue lebrikizumab treatment if patients become infected while receiving lebrikizumab & do not respond to antihelminth treatment. Safety & efficacy of concurrent use w/ live & live attenuated vaccines have not been established. Avoid use during pregnancy. Discontinue breast-feeding or discontinue lebrikizumab therapy. Safety & efficacy in childn aged 6 mth to <12 yr or adolescents 12-17 yr & weighing <40 kg have not yet been established.
Adverse Reactions
Conjunctivitis; allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye; inj site reaction.
Drug Interactions
Do not concurrently give w/ live & live attenuated vaccines.
MIMS Class
Other Dermatologicals
ATC Classification
D11AH10 - lebrikizumab ; Belongs to the class of agents for atopic dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ebglyss soln for inj 250 mg/2 mL
Packing/Price
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