BKEMV
BKEMV
BKEMV® (eculizumab-aeeb) is highly similar in safety and efficacy to Soliris, and is the only eculizumab biosimilar studied in Soliris-stable patients1,2,*
BKEMV is indicated for the treatment of:1,2,†
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
- Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibody positive
†BKEMV is not indicated for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), for which Alexion has marketing exclusivity.1,3
*A stable patient was defined as a patient receiving eculizumab for ≥6 months and receiving 900 mg of eculizumab every 14±2 days.2
Administration Information
Patients can start BKEMV at their next scheduled eculizumab dose (loading dose is not repeated when patients switch from SOLIRIS to BKEMV) Dosage depends on disease (Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) or Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)). The same dosing schedule as SOLIRIS®, patients should consult with their physician.
Every 2 weeks ongoing
Potential Side Effects
The most frequently reported adverse reactions in the PNH are: headache, nasopharyngitis, back pain, and nausea. The most frequently reported adverse reactions in aHUS are: headache, diarrhea, hypertension, upper respiratory infection, abdominal pain, vomiting, nasopharyngitis, anemia, cough, peripheral edema, nausea, urinary tract infections, pyrexia. The most frequently reported adverse reaction in the gMG iis musculoskeletal pain.
For a full list of potential side effects, please see the Important Safety Information and Medication Guide on the Bkemv website.
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