It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid) to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.
Child- The recommended dose is 15 to 40 kg with an inadequate response; the dose can be increased to 3 mg/kg.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
SC- Adult- The recommended dose is 150 mg for patients with body weight greater than 40 kg.Child- The recommended dose is 15 to 40 kg with an inadequate response; the dose can be increased to 3 mg/kg.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with severe infection, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or C, who are taking tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, and known hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Canakinumab
This medication is an interleukin-1 beta-blocker, prescribed for auto-inflammatory diseases known as cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS).Trade Names/Brand Names of Canakinumab
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