Drug Class: Hereditary angioedema agents
Usual Adult Dose for Hereditary Angioedema
For routine prophylaxis against angioedema attacks in HAE patients.
Cinryze: 1,000 Units by intravenous infusion at a rate of 1 mL per minute (1,000 units/ 10 mL) every 3 or 4 days.
For treatment of acute abdominal, facial or laryngeal attacks of HAE:
Berinert: 20 units per kg body weight intravenously at a rate of approximately 4 mL per minute (500 units/10 mL).
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hereditary Angioedema
For treatment of acute abdominal, facial or laryngeal attacks of HAE:
13 years and older:
Berinert: 20 units per kg body weight intravenously at a rate of approximately 4 mL per minute (500 units/10 mL)
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Frequently asked questions
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