Infusion-Related Reactions
In the SUSTAIN clinical trial, infusion-related reactions (defined as occurring within 24 hours of infusion) were observed in 2 (3%) patients treated
ADAKVEO® (crizanlizumab-tmca) 5 mg/kg is administered by IV infusion over 30 minutes at Weeks 0 and 2, then every 4 weeks.
For more information about ADAKVEO dosing, please see Dosing and Administration.
If a dose is missed, administer ADAKVEO as soon as possible.
For additional information, please see Guidance for missed doses of ADAKVEO.
ADAKVEO should be prepared and administered by a health care professional.
For additional information about the preparation and administration of ADAKVEO, including: dose calculation, dilution, storage conditions of the diluted solution, and administration, please see Dosing and Administration.
Please refer to full Prescribing Information for additional dosing and administration instructions.
Monitor patients for all possible adverse reactions, including infusion-related reactions.
For additional information and management considerations for IRRs and the most common adverse reactions, see Safety.
Download this resource designed to guide you through dosing and administering ADAKVEO.
Watch this video for more information about the ADAKVEO dosing schedule, dosing calculation, and administration process.
Brochure that provides suggested strategies for engaging with patients at their ADAKVEO infusion appointments and details safety considerations, including management considerations for infusion-related reactions and the most common adverse reactions.
Watch this video for firsthand tips from nurse practitioner, Dr Artangela Henry, on managing and explaining the logistics of ADAKVEO infusion appointments.
Watch this video for a short overview of 3 important things to remind your patients about ADAKVEO. Featuring nurse practitioner, Dr Artangela Henry.
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ADAKVEO® (crizanlizumab-tmca) is indicated to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in adults and pediatric patients, aged 16 years and older, with sickle cell disease.
Infusion-Related Reactions
In the SUSTAIN clinical trial, infusion-related reactions (defined as occurring within 24 hours of infusion) were observed in 2 (3%) patients treated with ADAKVEO 5 mg/kg. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions, which may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, pruritus, urticaria, sweating, or shortness of breath or wheezing. Discontinue ADAKVEO infusion for severe reactions and institute appropriate medical care.
Laboratory Test Interference: Platelet Counts
Interference with automated platelet counts (platelet clumping) has been observed following administration of ADAKVEO, in particular, when blood samples were collected in tubes containing EDTA.
Run blood samples within 4 hours of blood collection or collect blood samples in tubes containing citrate. When needed, estimate platelet count via peripheral blood smear.
Pregnancy
Based on animal data, ADAKVEO has the potential to cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. ADAKVEO should only be used during pregnancy if the expected benefit to the patient justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Most Common Adverse Reactions
The most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients treated with ADAKVEO were nausea (18%), arthralgia (18%), back pain (15%), and pyrexia (11%).
Other Clinically Important Adverse Reactions
Clinically relevant adverse reactions (all grades) that were reported in <10% of patients treated with ADAKVEO included: oropharyngeal pain, abdominal pain (abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal tenderness), diarrhea, vomiting, pruritus (pruritus and vulvovaginal pruritus), musculoskeletal chest pain, myalgia, infusion-site reaction (infusion-site extravasation, infusion-site pain, and infusion-site swelling), and infusion-related reaction.
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