Treatment with Sinkeiro should be carried out under the supervision of medical professionals who have experience in the diagnosis and treatment of uncontrolled bronchial asthma.
It is used at a high relative content of eosinophils in blood plasma, persistent asthmatic symptoms and / or frequent exacerbations of bronchial asthma, despite standard treatment.
The recommended dose is 3 mg / kg.is applied once every four weeks as a supplement to the standard therapy of bronchial asthma, which should include a minimum of an average dose of inhaled glucocorticosteroids (minimum 440 μg of inhalation fluticasone propionate or equivalent daily dose of other inhaled glucocorticosteroids).
The drug Sinkeiro is designed for long-term treatment.
Improvement of lung function and alleviation of symptoms were observed after the expiration of the 4th week and lasted up to 52 weeks. The decision to continue using Sinkeiro should be based on the results of clinical tests and control of bronchial asthma. If the infusion of Sinkeiro was missed on the scheduled day, it should be done in the near future with the same dose and regimen. The introduction of a double dose to fill the missed is unacceptable.
Elderly patients (over 65 years of age)
Data on the use of Sinkeiro in patients older than 65 years are limited. Given the similar effect of reslizumab. observed in patients older than 65 years and patients from 18 to 65 years, dose adjustment is not required.
Renal insufficiency
Patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency do not need a dose selection. Studies of the effects of Sinkeiro on patients with severe renal insufficiency have not been conducted, there is no recommendation for dose selection.
Liver failure
Studies of the effect of Sinkeiro on patients with hepatic insufficiency have not been conducted, there is no recommendation for dose selection.
Children
The safety and effectiveness of the use of Sinkeiro for use in children from 6 to 18 years is not currently established. Available age data from 12 to 18 years are presented in the section "Special instructions", there are no recommendations for the selection of a dose in this age group of patients.
The drug Sinkeiro is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age.
Mode of application
The drug Sinkeiro is intended only for intravenous administration. The use of subcutaneous, oral and intramuscular methods is unacceptable.
The required volume of Sinkeiro preparation (10 mg / ml) should be placed in an infusion bottle containing 50 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
The Sinkeiro preparation is dissolved in the form of intravenous infusion infor 20-50 minutes through a sterile, non-pyrogenic, disposable, slightly protein-binding filter (0.2 μm). Do not use Sinkeiro's preparation bolus or undiluted.
Preparation of the infusion day solution:
1. Get the drug Sinkeiro from the refrigerator. Do not shake the bottle.
2. Perform a visual check for mechanical inclusions and discolouration before administration. The Sinkeiro solution should be clear / slightly cloudy, colorless or slightly yellowish / yellow. Since the Sinkeiro preparation is a protein drug, protein particles, which are transparent or white formless inclusions, some of which can be fibrous, may be present in the solution. These signs are not unusual for protein solutions. Do not use the solution when changing the color or when foreign substances are found in it.
3. The required volume (in ml) taken from the vial (s) is calculated as follows: 0.3 x patient's body weight (in kg). For example, a volume of 18 ml (180 mg) is required for a patient weighing 60 kg (0.3 * 60).
4. The drug Sinkeiro contains no preservatives.Unused un-diluted solution remaining in the vial should be disposed of.
5. Slowly insert the contents of the syringe into the infusion bottle with 50 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution for infusion. Carefully turn the vial to mix the solution. Do not mix or dissolve with other medications.
6. It is recommended to inject the solution immediately after preparation. If the prepared solution was not used immediately, it should be stored under aseptic conditions at a temperature of 2 to 8 ° C in a dark place for not more than 16 hours.
7. The drug Sinkeiro is compatible with infusion tanks made of polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin.
Instructions for administering the solution:
1. If the drug has been cooled, it is necessary to give the diluted solution time to reach room temperature.
2. A diluted solution of the Sinkeiro preparation should be administered intravenously for 20-50 minutes. The infusion time may vary depending on the total volume calculated on the patient's body weight. It is necessary to use an infusion system with a built-in sterile, pyrogen-free filter with a small protein binding function (cell size is 0.2 μm).
3. The introduction of Sinkeiro should be controlled by a medical professional who has the skills of arresting an anaphylactic reaction. Patients should be instructed to detect symptoms of severe allergic reactions.
4. The drug Sinkeiro should not be administered concomitantly with other medications. Studies of the physical and biochemical compatibility of the Sinkeiro preparation with other drugs have not been conducted with simultaneous administration.
5. It is necessary to observe the patient during and after the infusion.
6. At the end of the infusion, it is necessary to rinse the infusion system with a sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution to ensure that the entire Sinkeiro preparation has been administered to the patient.
7. The Sinkeiro product is compatible with the built-in insignificantly protein-binding filters from polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, nylon, cellulose acetate.
Unused solution and waste must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.