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Kalbitor Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ecallantide 10mg/mL; soln for SC inj; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Plasma kallikrein inhibitor.
How Supplied
Single-use vials—3
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Kalbitor Indications
Indications
Treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE).
Kalbitor Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give 30mg SC in three 10mg (1mL) inj into abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. May give additional 30mg within 24hrs if attack persists.
Children
<12yrs: not established.
Kalbitor Contraindications
Not Applicable
Kalbitor Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Anaphylaxis.
Kalbitor Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Have medical support available to manage anaphylaxis and hereditary angioedema. Monitor closely for hypersensitivity reactions. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Kalbitor Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Kalbitor Interactions
Not Applicable
Kalbitor Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, nausea, diarrhea, pyrexia, inj site reactions, nasopharyngitis, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, pruritus, upper abdominal pain; anaphylaxis, antibody formation.
Kalbitor Clinical Trials
See Literature
Kalbitor Note
Not Applicable
Kalbitor Patient Counseling
See Literature
