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Raptiva (Efalizumab) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage

 


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DRUG INTERACTIONS

No formal drug interaction studies have been per-formed with RAPTIVA. RAPTIVA should not be used with other immunosuppressive drugs (see PRECAUTIONS, Immunosuppression).

Acellular, live and live-attenuated vaccines should not be administered during RAPTIVA treatment (see PRECAUTIONS, Immunizations).

OVERDOSAGE

Doses up to 4 mg/kg/wk SC for 10 weeks following a conditioning (0.7 mg/kg) first dose have been administered without an observed increase in acute toxicity. The maximum administered single dose was 10 mg/kg IV. This was administered to one patient, who subsequently was admitted to the hospital for severe vomiting. In case of overdose, it is recommended that the patient be monitored for 24-48 hours for any acute signs or symptoms of adverse reactions or effects and appropriate treatment instituted.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

RAPTIVA should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to RAPTIVA or any of its components.

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