Fasenra (Benralizumab)

Fasenra (Benralizumab)

Fasenra

Benralizumab

Injection: 30 mg/mL Solution in a Single-dose Prefilled Syringe

AstraZeneca

Medical Use

Fasenra is a monoclonal antibody (IgG1, kappa) that targets the interleukin-5 receptor alpha and is used as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients aged 12 and older with severe asthma and an eosinophilic phenotype.

Limitations of Use: Fasenra is not intended for the treatment of other eosinophilic conditions and is not suitable for relieving acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus.

Recommended Dosage: Fasenra is administered via subcutaneous injection. The recommended dosage is 30 mg every four weeks for the first three doses, followed by 30 mg every eight weeks. Injections should be given in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.

A healthcare professional should administer the injection, and patients should be monitored post-administration as per clinical practice guidelines.

Before use, allow Fasenra to reach room temperature by leaving the carton out for about 30 minutes. The injection should be administered within 24 hours or disposed of in a sharps container.