Fasenra

Fasenra (benralizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that helps the body’s immune system by reducing the level of a certain type of white blood cells helping to protect healthy cells from damage. Specifically it is an interleukin-5 receptor alpha-directed cytolytic monoclonal antibody (IgG1 kappa) used as an add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 12 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype.

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MANUFACTURER:

AstraZeneca

CLASS:
Biologics (IL-5 monoclonal antibodies)
WHAT IT TREATS:

Severe Eosinophilic Asthma

PRESCRIBED BY:

Pulmonologists

HOW ADMINISTERED:
Subcutaneous injection
FREQUENCY:

Every 4 weeks for 3 doses then every 8 weeks

Length of infusion:
About 15 minutes plus 30 minutes observation