ALPROLIX Rx

Indications for ALPROLIX:

Hemophilia B, for the on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes, perioperative management of bleeding, and routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes.

Limitations Of use:

Not for induction of immune tolerance in Hemophilia B patients.

Adults and Children:

Dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired FIX increase (% of normal or IU/dL) x reciprocal of recovery (IU/kg per IU/dL). More frequent or higher doses may be needed in children <12yrs (esp. <6yrs). Individualize. Give by IV bolus infusion only. Max infusion rate 10mL/min. Treatment/control of bleeding: Minor/Moderate: 30–60% required; repeat every 48hrs if needed. Major: 80–100% required; consider a repeat dose after 6–10hrs, then every 24hrs for the first 3 days; then may reduce dose and frequency to every 48hrs or longer until bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Peri-op: Minor: 50–80% required as a single infusion; repeat as needed after 24–48hrs until bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Major: initially 60–100% required; consider a repeat dose after 6–10hrs, then every 24hrs for the first 3 days; then may reduce dose and frequency to every 48hrs or longer until bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Routine prophylaxis (<12yrs): initially 60 IU/kg once weekly; (≥12yrs): initially 50 IU/kg once weekly or 100 IU/kg once every 10 days.

Warnings/Precautions:

Discontinue and treat if hypersensitivity symptoms occur. Evaluate regularly for development of Factor IX inhibitors; measure Factor IX inhibitor concentration if expected activity plasma levels are not attained or if bleeding is not controlled with recommended dose. Potential risk for thromboembolic complications; monitor. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Pharmacological Class:

Clotting factor.

Adverse Reactions:

Headache, oral paresthesia, obstructive uropathy; hypersensitivity reactions.

How Supplied:

Kit—1 (single-use vial + diluent, supplies)