• 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.
The dose for children is calculated according to their body weight.
• 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 |