Abciximab : How to Use - ReoPro, c7E3 Fab

Abciximab - Systemic

Brand Names

ReoPro, c7E3 Fab Abciximab *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of abciximab will be various for various diseaseds. It is based on your body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The dose will also depend on your medical condition and your response to abciximab Follow your family doctor's orders .

For injection dosage form:
- For prevention of blood clots during percutaneous coronary intervention - the procedure to open blocked blood vessels:
  - Adults Initial dose: 250 micrograms - mcg per kilogram - kg of body weight injected 10 to 60 minutes before the procedure. Maintenance dose: 0.125 mcg per kg of body weight per minute - maximum of 10 mcg per minute by IV for 12 hours.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For diseaseds with unstable angina that will undergo percutaneous coronary intervention within 24 hours:
  - Adults Initial dose: 250 micrograms - mcg per kilogram - kg of body weight injected. Maintenance dose: 10 mcg per minute by IV for 18 to 24 hours, ending 1 hour after the procedure.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.