
News|Articles|February 18, 2019
Cablivi for Acquired Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic purpura
Author(s)Drew Boxler
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Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp, Sanofi Genzyme)
Indications: Treatment of adult patients with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy
Dosage:
- Day 1 of treatment: 11-mg bolus intravenous injection at least 15 min prior to plasma exchange, followed by 11-mg subcutaneous injection after plasma exchange
- 11-mg subcutaneous injection once daily for 30 days following plasma exchange
- Treatment may be extended for a maximun of 28 days only if persistent underlying diseases remain present
- Discontinue if two or more recurrences of aTTP occur while on Cablivi
Contraindications: Previous severe hypersensitivity reaction to caplacizumab-yhdp or any of the excipients.
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