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AdministrationBefore Administering BESPONSA1UV; ultraviolet.Pre-medication with a corticosteroid, antipyretic, and antihistamine is recommended prior to dosing1
  • For patients with circulating lymphoblasts, cytoreduction with a combination of hydroxyurea, steroids, and/or vincristine to a peripheral blast count ≤ 10,000/mm3 is recommended prior to the first dose1
How to Administer BESPONSA
  • Besponsa must be reconstituted before use. Please refer to the Besponsa Summary of Product Characteristics for the reconstitution steps.
  • The reconstituted solution of BESPONSA must be diluted with sodium chloride 0.9% solution for injection to a nominal value of 50mL, and administered at a flow rate of 50mL/hr at room temperature (20 -25 °C).
During and After Administering BESPONSAObserve patients for ≥ 1 hour post infusion1

Patients should be observed during and for at least 1 hour after the end of the infusion for symptoms of infusion-related reactions1

ALL=acute lymphoblastic leukemia; R/R=relapsed/refractory; RWE=real-world evidence; SmPC=Summary of Product Characteristics.References:BESPONSA Summary of Product Characteristics
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