Article
Eculizumab Dosing in Infants
Indian Journal of Nephrology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-9-2018
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijn.IJN_310_16
Disciplines
Abstract
Eculizumab is the therapy of choice for patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Dosing recommendations stem from two trials: one retrospective trial (19 children and 5 infants) and one prospective trial (22 patients and 5 infants). This case report highlights the need for more precise dosing recommendations in children, particularly in infants, and for smaller vials of the medication to facilitate more precise dosing. Such changes would ensure that adverse events are minimized and that the children with aHUS who are treated with eculizumab experience an optimal clinical response.
Citation Information
Kobrzynski M, Wile B, Huang S S, Filler G. Eculizumab dosing in infants. Indian J Nephrol 2018;28:73-5
Article originally published in Indian Journal of Nephrology, Vol. 28(1).