Aduhelm Generic Name & Formulations
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Aduhelm Indications
Indications
Aduhelm Dosage and Administration
Adult
See full labeling. Initiate titration based on dosing schedule. Give by IV infusion over 1hr every 4 weeks. Infusions 1 and 2: 1mg/kg. Infusions 3 and 4: 3mg/kg. Infusions 5 and 6: 6mg/kg. Infusion 7 and beyond: 10mg/kg.
Children
Aduhelm Contraindications
Not Applicable
Aduhelm Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aduhelm Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Risk for amyloid related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), either with edema (ARIA-E), or with hemosiderin deposition (ARIA-H). Consider testing for ApoE ε4 carrier status to determine the risk for ARIA prior to treatment initiation. Risk for intracerebral hemorrhage: prior intracerebral hemorrhage >1cm in diameter, >4 microhemorrhages, superficial siderosis, history of diffuse white matter disease. Perform clinical evaluation if ARIA symptoms occur (esp during titration), including MRI testing if indicated. Obtain recent MRI (within 1yr) prior to initiation, and prior to 5th, 7th, 9th, and 12th infusions. Discontinue if hypersensitivity reactions occur. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Aduhelm Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Steady-state concentrations were reached by 16 weeks of repeated dosing.
Distribution
The mean value for volume of distribution at steady state is 9.63 L (95% CI, 9.48–9.79).
Elimination
Aduhelm Interactions
Interactions
Caution when considering concomitant antithrombotics or a thrombolytic agent (eg, tissue plasminogen activator).
Aduhelm Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Aduhelm Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aduhelm Note
Not Applicable
Aduhelm Patient Counseling
See Literature