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Removal of Basiliximab by Plasmapheresis

Authors: Herwig Ulf Meier-Kriesche; Doug Armstrong; Chike Nathan Okechukwu; Darrell A. Campbell; Christophe Gerbeau; Bruce Kaplan;

Removal of Basiliximab by Plasmapheresis

Abstract

Basiliximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the alpha chain of interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptors. Given its expected volume of distribution (plasma volume), therapeutic plasmapheresis may be expected to lower serum Basiliximab levels. A 20-mg dose of Basiliximab was given before plasmapheresis. Blood and pheresis fluid samples were obtained to monitor Basiliximab levels. A total of three blood samples were drawn: the first was obtained 4 hours before, the second sample immediately before commencement, and the third 2 hours after cessation of plasmapheresis. A fourth sample was obtained from the removed plasma. There was an appreciable reduction in Basiliximab concentration levels after plasmapheresis. From the change in serum concentration after plasmapheresis, approximately 64.6% of circulating Basiliximab was removed. Plasmapheresis removes substantial amounts of Basiliximab. Therefore, supplemental Basiliximab should be given after plasmapheresis to maintain the desired duration of IL-2R saturation.

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Graft Rejection, Recombinant Fusion Proteins, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Plasmapheresis, Middle Aged, Liver Transplantation, Basiliximab, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Blood Component Removal, Cyclosporine, Humans, Female, Drug Monitoring, Immunosuppressive Agents

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influence
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