PRE-TESTING AND VACCINATION

For more detailed information on vaccinations, please see the CANIBD Vaccination Guide
TB skin test, blood work (baseline CBC, liver enzymes, lipids, CK, renal function, hepatitis B serology Ensure all immunizations are current. Refer to CANIBD Vaccination Guidelines for further information.14

METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

Infusion/injection

LOCATION

Infusion centre
Home

DOSING

Induction:
300 mg IV wks 0, 4 and 8,

then maintenance 200 mg SC (2 consecutive injections of 100 mg each) at wk 12 and every 4 wks thereafter

TIME REQUIRED

Minimum 30-min infusion

Self-injection 5 min

ROUTINE MONITORING

Evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and every 1–4 mos during induction (including induction period, if applicable) and thereafter according to standard practice.