Hemlibra 30 mg/1 mL. 60 mg/0.4 mL. 105 mg/0.7 mL. 150 mg/1 mL Solution for injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Routine prophylaxis to prevent bleeding in haemophilia A patients.
Dosage (summary)
Loading dose: 3 mg/kg weekly for 4 weeks; Maintenance: 1.5 mg/kg weekly, 3 mg/kg biweekly, or 6 mg/kg every four weeks.
Special Populations
- Paediatric patients
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Activated prothrombin complex concentrate (aPCC)
- Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa)
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to emicizumab or excipients
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Headache
- Pyrexia
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of thrombotic events
- Do not use aPCC unless necessary
- Proper injection technique is crucial
Serious warnings
- Thrombotic microangiopathy
- Thromboembolism
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