Names and pronunciation
(ee-kal′an-tide) Kalbitor
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Drug reference
(ee-kal′an-tide) Kalbitor
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Func. class.: Hematologic agent
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Chem. class.: Kallikrein inhibitor
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USES: Acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (≥12 yr)
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to the drug or its components
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Black Box Warning: Anaphylaxis (usu- ally within first hour after dosing)
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult/adolescent ≥12 yr: SUBCUT 30 mg given as three 10-mg injections; give additional 30-mg dose within 24 hr if attack persists
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Available forms: Injection 10-mg/mL vials
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• Adult/adolescent ≥12 yr: SUBCUT 30 mg given as three 10-mg injections; give additional 30-mg dose within 24 hr if attack persists
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