PRE-TESTING AND VACCINATION

For more detailed information on vaccinations, please see the CANIBD Vaccination Guide

TB screening should be considered.

METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

IV infusion and SC injection

LOCATION

Infusion centre

DOSING

Induction: 300 mg IV wk 0, wk 2, wk 6, then maintenance 300 mg every 8 wks OR following at least 2 IV infusions, 108 mg SC every 2 wks

TIME REQUIRED

1–2 hrs 

ROUTINE MONITORING

Patients should be monitored for any new onset or worsening of neurological signs and symptoms

Liver enzymes – transaminases and bilirubin.