Administering Hizentra therapy
Administration volumes and rates for Hizentra (as tolerated)
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Volume (mL/site) |
≤20 |
≤50 |
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Rate (mL/hr/site) |
≤20 |
≤50 |
Hizentra should be administered subcutaneously only. Do not administer intravenously. Hizentra can be administered weekly for CIDP in 1 or 2 sessions over 1 or 2 consecutive days, using an infusion pump and relatively small needle(s).
- A Hizentra dose may be infused into multiple injection sites. Use up to 8 sites per infusion. More than one infusion device can be used simultaneously. Infusion sites should be at least 2 inches apart. Change the actual site of infusion with each administration
- Recommended infusion sites include the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, or side of upper leg/hip
- SC needles are smaller than IV needles. Depending on a patient's size and weight, a needle as short as 4 mm or as long as 14 mm can be used