Drug Index
Berinert
Therapies & Conditions: Berinert is a plasma-derived C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human) indicated for the treatment of acute abdominal, facial, or laryngeal attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adult and adolescent patients.
Administration: Typically administered at a dose of 20 International Units (IU) per kg body weight by intravenous injection. Doses lower than 20 IU/kg body weight should not be administered.
Method: Intravenous use only. Do NOT administer orally.
Side Effects: In clinical studies, the most common adverse reaction reported among subjects who received Berinert in the placebo-controlled clinical trial was dysgeusia (bad taste in mouth).
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the CSL Behring Pharmacovigilance Department at 1-866-915-6958 or to the FDA at 1-800- FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
For more detailed information on Berinert, please visit FDA.gov
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