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How to Take Benralizumab and it's Dose


• Benralizumab comes as an injection which is available as a single dose prefilled syringe to be administered subcutaneously or just under the skin.
• Benralizumab should be allowed to warm at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before administration.
• The injection should be discarded safely if it is stored at room temperature for more than 24 hours.
• The injection should be given only by a medical professional.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

• The recommended adult dose of benralizumab is 30 mg which is administered once for every four weeks for first three doses which are followed by administering one dose every eight weeks.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Benralizumab should not be used in patients with-

• Allergy to benralizumab
• Acute bronchospasm
• Status asthmaticus
• Other eosinophilic disorders
• Present history of parasitic or worm infestations
• Children below 12 years of age

Drug Name : Benralizumab

Benralizumab is a type of monoclonal antibody which is prescribed as an add-on maintenance treatment for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12 years of age and older


Trade Names/Brand Names of Benralizumab

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