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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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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