• Ibalizumab-uiyk is available as an injection which should be administered by a trained healthcare provider directly into the vein as a slow infusion for about 15 to 30 minutes.
• Ibalizumab-uiyk should only be diluted with 250 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride injection and should be administered within 4 hours if stored at room temperature (below 25°C) or within 24 hours if stored in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
• The refrigerated solution should be allowed to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before administration.
• After the completion of each infusion of ibalizumab-uiyk, it is recommended to flush the medication out with 30 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride.
• Any unused portion or partially used vials of ibalizumab-uiyk should be discarded.
• Dose modification is not necessary while treating with other antiretroviral medicines or while undergoing any other treatment.
• Allergic to ibalizumab-uiyk
• Pregnant and breastfeeding
• Below 18 years of age
• Ibalizumab-uiyk should only be diluted with 250 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride injection and should be administered within 4 hours if stored at room temperature (below 25°C) or within 24 hours if stored in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
• The refrigerated solution should be allowed to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before administration.
• After the completion of each infusion of ibalizumab-uiyk, it is recommended to flush the medication out with 30 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride.
• Any unused portion or partially used vials of ibalizumab-uiyk should be discarded.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
• The recommended dose of ibalizumab-uiyk is a single loading dose of 2000 mg initially followed by a maintenance dose of 800 mg administered for every two weeks.• Dose modification is not necessary while treating with other antiretroviral medicines or while undergoing any other treatment.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Ibalizumab-uiyk should not be used in patients who are-• Allergic to ibalizumab-uiyk
• Pregnant and breastfeeding
• Below 18 years of age
