Introduction
- Human monoclonal IgG4 antibody inhibiting interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13)
- Dupixent 300mg/2mL prefilled syringe
Dosing
- 600mg subcut loading dose (week 0), then 300mg every 2 weeks
PBS quantity
- Initial: 2 * 300mg (1 box), 5 repeats (~6 months supply)
- Continuing:: 2 * 300mg (1 box), 5 repeats (6 months supply)
Mechanism of action
Indications
Side effects
- Injection site reaction
- Ocular surface disorders:
- Conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis (rare), eye pruritus, and dry eye syndrome.
- Rare cases of severe cicatrizing blepharoconjunctivitis have occured.
- Severe atopic dermatitis increases risk of ocular side effects