Biologic therapy for eosinophilic asthma
• Mepolizumab (Nucala)
• Anti-lL-5, 100 mg SQ q4 weeks
• Peripheral eosinophils >150/microL, need VZV vaccine
• Reslizumab (Cinqair)
• Anti-lL-5, 3 mg/kg IV q4 weeks
• Peripheral eosinophils >400/microL
• Benralizumab (Fasenra)
• Anti-lL-5 receptor, 30 mg SQ q4 weeks x3 doses -> q8 weeks
• Peripheral eosinophils >300/microL
• Dupilumab (Dupixent)
• Anti-lL-4/13 receptors, 600 mg SQ x 1 -> 300 mg q2 weeks
• Peripheral eosinophils >150/microL
Dr. Avraham Z. Cooper, MD @AvrahamCooperMD
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