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How to Take Obiltoxaximab and it's Dose


• Premedication with diphenhydramine is done prior to the intravenous administration of obiltoxaximab to prevent allergic reaction.
• Obiltoxaximab comes in the form of an injection which must be diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride injection before administration.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose of obiltoxaximab for adult patients is 16mg/kg to be administered intravenously over 90 minutes as a single dose.

The dose for children is calculated according to their body weight.
Body Weight Dose
> 40 kgs 16mg/kg
> 15 kg to < 40kg 24mg/kg
≤ 15kgs 32mg/kg

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Obiltoxaximab should be avoided in patients who are allergic to the drug.

Drug Name : Obiltoxaximab

Obiltoxaximab is a monoclonal antibody which is prescribed for the treatment of inhalational anthrax caused due to Bacillus anthracis in combination with antibacterial drugs.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Obiltoxaximab

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