Empliciti and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

The use of monoclonal antibodies administered via IV infusion may cause serious infusion reactions, including bronchospasm, hypoxia, dyspnea, fluctuations in blood pressure, laryngeal edema and pulmonary edema. Caution should be taken in patients with a history of cardiopulmonary disease as they may require additional post-infusion medications to manage respiratory complications. It is recommended to administer required intravenous hydration and premedication with antihistamines, analgesics, and antipyretics before administration. Monitor closely for signs and symptoms of infusion reactions during and for at least 4 hours following completion of each infusion in a setting where cardiopulmonary resuscitation medication and equipment are available. Immediately interrupt or permanently discontinue treatment and institute supportive management for severe or prolonged infusion reactions as appropriate.

The use of monoclonal antibodies administered via IV infusion may cause serious infusion reactions, including bronchospasm, hypoxia, dyspnea, fluctuations in blood pressure, laryngeal edema and pulmonary edema. Caution should be taken in patients with a history of cardiopulmonary disease as they may require additional post-infusion medications to manage respiratory complications. It is recommended to administer required intravenous hydration and premedication with antihistamines, analgesics, and antipyretics before administration. Monitor closely for signs and symptoms of infusion reactions during and for at least 4 hours following completion of each infusion in a setting where cardiopulmonary resuscitation medication and equipment are available. Immediately interrupt or permanently discontinue treatment and institute supportive management for severe or prolonged infusion reactions as appropriate.