Dupilumab (Dupixent)
Author: Blake Mumford

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