Complete dosing information for BELATACEPT
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 • Use of higher than recommended or more frequent dosing is not recommended due to increased risk of serious infections and malignancy. (5.1 , 5.4 , 6.1) • For complete dosing instructions, see full prescribing information. (2.1) Dosing of NULOJIX for Kidney Transplant Recipients (2.1) Dosing for Initial Phase Dose Day 1 (day of transplantation, prior to implantation) and Day 5 (approximately 96 hours after Day 1 dose) 10 mg per kg End of Week 2 and Week 4 after transplantation 10 mg per kg End of Week 8 and Week 12 after transplantation 10 mg per kg Dosing for Maintenance Phase Dose End of Week 16 after transplantation and every 4 weeks (plus or minus 3 days) thereafter 5 mg per kg • For intravenous infusion only; administer over 30 minutes. (2.1 , 2.2) • Only use the enclosed silicone-free disposable syringe to prepare for administration. (2.2) 2.1 Dosage in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients NULOJIX should be administered in combination with basiliximab i