Berinert
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Berinert
OVERDOSE
The development of thrombosis has been reported after doses exceeding 20 units/kg body weight of Berinert when used off-label1 in newborns and young children with congenital heart anomalies during or after cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation. The maximum dose administered in clinical studies in hereditary angioedema was 20 units/ kg body weight. Overdosage did not occur in connection with treatment of HAE.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Berinert is contraindicated in individuals who have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to C1 esterase inhibitor preparations.
Last reviewed on RxList: 9/15/2011
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