Velmanase-alfa
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Patients treated with LAMZEDE have experienced hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.
- Appropriate medical support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment, should be readily available during LAMZEDE administration.
- If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue LAMZEDE immediately and initiate appropriate medical treatment.
- In patients with severe hypersensitivity reaction, a desensitization procedure to LAMZEDE may be considered
Patient care
Prior to LAMZEDE administration, consider pretreating with antihistamines, antipyretics, and/or corticosteroids. Appropriate medical support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment, should be readily available during LAMZEDE administration.
- If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue LAMZEDE immediately and initiate appropriate medical treatment. Consider the risks and benefits of re-administering LAMZEDE following severe hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis). Patients may be rechallenged using slower infusion rates. In patients with severe hypersensitivity reaction, desensitization measures to LAMZEDE may be considered. If the decision is made to readminister LAMZEDE, ensure the patient tolerates the infusion. If the patient tolerates the infusion, the rate may be increased to reach the recommended dosage.
- If a mild or moderate hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider slowing the infusion rate or temporarily withholding the dose
Keywords: Lamzede
Updated: February 2023