Dupilumab Benefits & Uses

Dupilumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dermatitis

Dupilumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: after that 300 mg subcutaneously every other week
Geriatric	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: after that 300 mg subcutaneously every other week

Dupilumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dupilumab is used -

Common

Blisters on skin
Itching or burning
Skin redness

Dupilumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Dupilumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Dupilumab in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Dupilumab safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Dupilumab for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dupilumab on the Kidneys?

Dupilumab is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dupilumab on the Liver?

Dupilumab is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Dupilumab on the Heart?

You can take Dupilumab without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dupilumab with Other Drugs

Dupilumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Dupilumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dupilumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Conjunctivitis

Frequently asked Questions about Dupilumab

Is this Dupilumab habit forming or addictive?

Dupilumab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dupilumab since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dupilumab only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dupilumab cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dupilumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dupilumab

There is no information on the effects of taking Dupilumab with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dupilumab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dupilumab.

Unknown