Abciximab (Systemic)
Brand Names : ReoPro, c7E3 Fab
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing—The dose of abciximab will be different for different patients.
It is based on your body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The
dose will also depend on your medical condition and your response to abciximab. Follow your doctor's orders
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For injection
dosage form:
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For prevention of blood clots during percutaneous coronary intervention
(the procedure to open blocked blood vessels):
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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.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For patients with unstable angina that will undergo percutaneous
coronary intervention within 24 hours:
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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.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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