For more detailed information on vaccinations, please see the CANIBD Vaccination Guide
Chest X-ray TB skin test Blood work (baseline CBC, renal and liver function, HBV)
Ensure all immunizations are current. Wait at least four weeks to start following administration of live vaccination. Pneumococcal vaccination recommended for adult patients. Recommend vaccinations: HAV, HBV, HPV, and Tdap Refer to CANIBD Vaccination Guidelines for further information.10
Use with caution in patients with chronic or recurrent infection.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
IV infusion x 1 then SC injection
LOCATION
Infusion centre Home
DOSING
Induction: 300 mg IV x 1 infusion,
then maintenance 90 mg SC every 8 wks*
TIME REQUIRED
1–2 hrs for initial IV infusion SC injection <15 min
ROUTINE
MONITORING
Annual cervical cancer screening – pap test Annual skin exam – skin malignancies Influenza vaccine recommended May consider therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) if available Screening for osteoporosis with bone mineral density testing periodically after diagnosis