dupilumab(Dupixent)
Interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) antagonist monoclonal antibody
Pronunciation
/duːˈpɪljuːmæb/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- dupilumab
- Brand names
- Dupixent
- Therapeutic class
- Interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) antagonist monoclonal antibody
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Inject SC into thigh, abdomen, or upper arm; rotate sites.
- Refrigerate; allow 30-45 minutes at room temperature before injecting.
- Report eye redness/pain/discharge (conjunctivitis is common).
- Do not stop existing asthma controllers without provider guidance.
- Live vaccines should be completed before starting.
Sources
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