Benlysta TM
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Active ingredients: belimumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BENLYSTA belimumab 120 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
BENLYSTA is indicated for:,add-on therapy for reducing disease activity in adult patients with active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with a high degree of disease activity (e.g. ANA titre greater than or equal to 1:80 and/or anti-dsDNA titre greater than or equal to 30 IU/mL) despite standard therapy.,treatment of active lupus nephritis in adult patients who are receiving standard therapy.,The safety and efficacy of BENLYSTA have not been evaluated in patients with severe active central nervous system lupus.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- A white to off-white cake.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient belimumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
