Infusions take approximately 1 hour, but preparation time before and observation time after the infusion may vary. How often it happens For the first 3 infusions, BENLYSTA is given once every 2 weeks. After that, BENLYSTA is given once every 4 weeks. ...
You will be given your Benlysta infusion by a healthcare provider through a needle placed in a vein (IV infusion). It takes about 1 hour to give you the full dose of Benlysta but you may need to go into the place you are getting your infusion from for a short time before to recei...
and infusion-related reactions. Be aware of the risk of hypersensitivity reactions, which may present as infusion-related reactions. Discontinue immediately in the event of a serious reaction. With intravenous administration, if an infusion reaction develops, slow or interrupt the infusion. ...
Total time from reconstitution to completion of infusion should not exceed 8 hours SC prefilled syringes or autoinjector Refrigerated Refrigerate prefilled syringe or autoinjectors at 2-8°C (36-46°F) Keep product in the original carton to protect from light until the time of use ...
Infusion 1x every 2 weeks for first 3 doses, then 1x every 4 weeks 1x every 4 weeks Capsule 14x per week Information above does not suggest comparison of benefits or safety of treatments shown. See more in each product’s prescribing information. ...
(2°C to 8°C). Solutions of BENLYSTA diluted in normal saline, half-normal saline, or Lactated Ringer’s Injection may be stored at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) or room temperature. The total time from reconstitution of BENLYSTA to completion of infusion should not exceed 8 ...
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Some patients (13%) received premedication, which may have mitigated or masked an infusion reaction; however, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether premedication diminishes the frequency or severity of these reactions. BENLYSTA should ...