Complete dosing information for ALIROCUMAB
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION In adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH ( 2.1 ): The recommended starting dosage of PRALUENT is either 75 mg once every 2 weeks or 300 mg once every 4 weeks administered subcutaneously. For patients receiving PRALUENT 300 mg every 4 weeks, measure LDL-C just prior to the next scheduled dosage, because LDL-C can vary between dosages in some patients. If the LDL-C response is inadequate, the dosage may be adjusted 150 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks. In adults with HeFH undergoing LDL apheresis or in adults with HoFH ( 2.1 ): The recommended dosage of PRALUENT is 150 mg once every 2 weeks administered subcutaneously. PRALUENT can be administered without regard to the timing of LDL apheresis. In pediatric patients with HeFH ( 2.2 ): The recommended dosage of PRALUENT for patients with a body weight less than 50 kg is 150 mg once every 4 weeks administered subcutaneously. The recommended dosage of PRALUENT for patients with a body weight of 50 kg or