Complete dosing information for ELAMIPRETIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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 For patients weighing 30 kg and greater, the recommended dosage is 40 mg subcutaneously once daily. ( 2.1 ) Reduce the dose in adults with severe renal impairment. ( 2.2 , 8.6 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of FORZINITY in patients weighing at least 30 kg is 40 mg subcutaneously once daily. Patients should receive the dose at the same time each day. Missed Dose If a dose is missed, skip the dose and take the next dose of FORZINITY at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose of FORZINITY. 2.2 Dosage Modifications For Renal Impairment Refer to Table 1 for dosage modifications in adults with renal impairment. Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Adults with Renal Impairment Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) (mL/minute) Recommended Dosage Greater than or equal to 30 mL/minute 40 mg subcutaneously once daily Less than 30 mL/minute and NOT on dialysis 20 mg subcutaneously once daily There is insufficient information to recommend a dosage