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aflibercept

  • VELOUR

  • Ziv-Aflibercept (Zaltrap)

  • Dosing: 4 mg/kg IV every 2 wks. No renal or hepatic dose adjustments recommended

  • PK/PD: T1/2 ∼6 d

  • AEs:

    • GI perforation (BBW),
    • hemorrhage (BBW),
    • impaired wound healing (BBW),
    • proteinuria,
    • HTN,
    • thromboembolism,
    • ↑ LFTs
  • DDI: Contraindicated w/ clozapine (↑ risk of agranulocytosis)

  • Clinical pearls: Monitor CBC, urine protein, BP, & signs of bleeding. Hold Rx at ↣ least 4 wks prior & 4 wks after major elective surgery

$ 23,680 (Zaltrap inj), 100mg/4 mL/vial