RESLIZUMAB (CINQAIR) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

RESLIZUMAB

What is the Trade Name for RESLIZUMAB?

CINQAIR

What are the Indications for RESLIZUMAB?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CINQAIR ¬Æ is indicated for the add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Limitation of Use: CINQAIR is not indicated for treatment of other eosinophilic conditions. CINQAIR is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . CINQAIR is an interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4 kappa) indicated for add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older, and with an eosinophilic phenotype ( 1 ). Limitations of Use : CINQAIR is not indicated for: treatment of other eosinophilic conditions ( 1 ) relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus ( 1 )

 

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