vilobelimab

REMS

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults when initiated within 48 hr of receiving invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
An emergency use authorization (EUA) has been issued for this use of vilobelimab; this drug is not FDA-approved for the above indication.

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

None.

Use Cautiously in:

OB: Safety not established in pregnancy;
Lactation: Safety not established in breastfeeding;
Pedi: Safety and effectiveness not established in children.

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia

Derm: rash

GI: constipation, ↑liver enzymes

Hemat: thrombocytopenia

Neuro: delirium

Resp: pulmonary embolism (PE), hypoxia, pneumothorax

Misc: hypersensitivity reactions, INFECTION

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

None reported.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Solution for injection: 10 mg/mL

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

IV (Adults ): 800 mg on Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, and 22 for a maximum of 6 doses (as long as the patient remains hospitalized).

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Action ⬆ ⬇

Monoclonal antibody that binds to C5a and prevents it from interacting with the C5a receptor. C5a is part of the complement system; when activated, it initiates an inflammatory cascade, including increased vascular permeability, coagulation, proinflammatory cytokine release, and recruitment and activation of neutrophils and other myeloid cells.

Therapeutic effects:

Improved survival.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antivirals

Pharmacologic Classification: complement.inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: 95 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
IV	rapid	end of infusion	unknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Explain purpose and side effects of medication. Advise patient to read Patient Information before starting therapy.
Advise patient to notify health care professional of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products being taken and to consult health care professional before taking other medications.
Advise patient to notify health care professional immediately if signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions, DVT, or PE occur.
Advise patient of risk of getting an infection. Some infections can be severe. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
Rep: Advise women of reproductive potential to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding.

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Indications ⬇