Active Ingredient: Ofatumumab
Ofatumumab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) with active disease defined by clinical or imaging features.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Subcutaneous, 20 milligrams ofatumumab, one dose, over the duration of 1 week. Afterwards, subcutaneous, 20 milligrams ofatumumab, one dose, over the duration of 1 week. Afterwards, subcutaneous, 20 milligrams ofatumumab, one dose, over the duration of 2 weeks. Afterwards, subcutaneous, 20 milligrams ofatumumab, once monthly.
The recommended dose is 20 mg ofatumumab administered by subcutaneous injection with:
If an injection is missed, it should be administered as soon as possible without waiting until the next scheduled dose. Subsequent doses should be administered at the recommended intervals.
No studies have been performed in MS patients over 55 years old. Based on the limited data available, no dose adjustment is considered necessary in patients over 55 years old.
The usual sites for subcutaneous injections are the abdomen, the thigh and the upper outer arm.
The first injection should be performed under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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