How AGAMREE Is Supplied
- AGAMREE is an orange-flavored oral suspension (liquid) that contains 40 mg/mL of vamorolone (the active ingredient of AGAMREE)
- AGAMREE is supplied as 100 mL of AGAMREE in a 125-mL bottle
- The bottle comes with one bottle adapter, two 5-mL oral syringes, and an Instructions for Use document shipped to your home in the AGAMREE carton
The Proper Daily Dose of AGAMREE
- The recommended dose of AGAMREE is 6 mg/kg taken orally once daily, preferably with a meal, up to a maximum daily dosage of 300 mg for patients weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb)
- Doses may be gradually reduced to 2 mg/kg/day as needed, based on side effects; call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects
- The dosage of AGAMREE should be reduced in patients with mild to moderate liver disease or if the patient is taking certain medications
- Tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions, and about all medications the patient takes
Patients may switch to AGAMREE from another oral corticosteroid (like prednisone or deflazacort) without treatment interruption or period of prior corticosteroid dosage reduction
How to verify and administer the proper daily dose
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist to show you how to measure your prescribed daily dose using the oral syringe
- AGAMREE solution contains 40 mg/mL of vamorolone, the active ingredient of AGAMREE; therefore, the amount you withdraw into the oral syringe should be calculated by your healthcare provider or pharmacist
- Verify the dose in milliliters (mL) as prescribed by your healthcare provider or noted by the pharmacist
Below is an example of how to verify the proper daily dose:
Example dose calculation. Dose and milliliters should be calculated by your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
For detailed guidance on preparation and administration of AGAMREE, see the Instructions for Use.
Place the oral syringe tip in the mouth toward the cheek and slowly push the plunger down until the oral syringe is empty
Important Administration Instructions
AGAMREE is for oral use only
- Place the oral syringe tip in the mouth toward the cheek and slowly push the plunger down until the oral syringe is empty
- Administer exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider
- Administer once daily, preferably with a meal
- Do not mix with any type of liquids before administering the prescribed daily dose
- Do not administer more than the prescribed daily dose
- Do not stop AGAMREE suddenly without first speaking with your healthcare provider
See the Instructions for Use document for additional details.
Talk With Your Healthcare Provider About AGAMREE
Preparation is the key to having a productive conversation with your healthcare provider. Consider taking notes on how your child is doing to help inform your healthcare provider during your office visit. Be sure to include questions you may have for your healthcare provider.
Some tips that might help you better talk with your healthcare provider:
- Keep a journal of your child’s symptoms, especially those that might impact daily activities
- Note timing, for instance when symptoms first appeared, how they progressed, and how they are changing or have changed since your most recent visit
- Take photos or videos to help you communicate changes in behavior or muscle strength and function
- Keep track of previous and current specialists to help your healthcare provider be aware of the total care team
- Document previous and current treatments, and any side effects experienced
- Keep a list of any questions you may have for your healthcare provider
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