On November 21, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its second emergency use authorization (EUA) for monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19. Under the EUA, casirivamab and imdevimab must be administered together by intravenous use for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients who:
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Are 12-years-old or older
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Weigh at least 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds)
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Have positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing
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Are at risk for progressing to severe COVID-19*.
*This includes those who are 65 years of age or older or who have certain chronic medical conditions.
When administered together in patients with COVID-19 via clinical trial, casirivamab and imdevimab reduced COVID-19-related hospitalization or emergency room visits in patients at high risk for disease progression within 28 days after treatment when compared to placebo. A benefit has not been shown in patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. The safety and effectiveness of this investigational therapy for use in the treatment of COVID-19 continues to be evaluated.
Read the FDA announcement.
Posted 11/23/2020