How is inebilizumab given?
Inebilizumab is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Inebilizumab must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 90 minutes to complete.
Before each infusion, your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis, hepatitis B, or other infections.
Inebilizumab infusions are usually given 2 weeks apart at first, and then once every 6 months.
You will be given other medications 30 to 60 minutes before each infusion, to help prevent serious side effects or an allergic reaction.
You will be watched closely for at least 1 hour after each infusion, to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
If you've ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse while receiving inebilizumab or after you stop using it. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months.
You will need frequent medical tests to check your blood levels of certain antibodies called immunoglobulins (proteins made by your immune cells to help your body fight infections).
If your immunoglobulin levels get too low or you develop an infection, further doses may be postponed or not given at all.