Dosing & Administration
Dosing
PLUVICTO IS ADMINISTERED EVERY 6 WEEKS FOR UP TO 6 DOSES1,2
PLUVICTO can be administered multiple ways and only needs to be administered once every 6 weeks for up to 6 doses.*
PLUVICTO solution for injection contains 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) (at time of use)
Slow IV injection (1 to 10 minutes) or infusion
GBq, gigabecquerel; IV, intravenous; mCi, millicurie.
*Or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Dose Modifications
DOSE MODIFICATIONS FOR ADVERSE REACTIONS1
Management of adverse reactions may require temporary dose interruption (extending the dosing interval from every 6 weeks up to every 10 weeks), dose reduction, or permanent discontinuation of treatment with PLUVICTO.
Recommended dosage modifications of PLUVICTO for adverse reactions
Administration
SETUP AND ADMINISTRATION OF PLUVICTO1
General information
PLUVICTO is administered intravenously
Nuclear medicine health care professionals may use methods deemed appropriate and safe
Prior to administration with PLUVICTO, a saline flush with ≥10 mL of 0.9% sterile sodium chloride must be administered to ensure patency of the IV line and minimize the risk of extravasation
Manage cases of extravasation as per your institutional guidelines
PLUVICTO will be administered slowly by intravenous route and followed by a saline flush
Radiation Safety
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING USE OF PLUVICTO3
Always use the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
ALARA is the guiding principle of radiation safety. It means that even a small radiation dose should be avoided if there is no benefit to receiving it. It includes 3 basic protective measures:
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local and federal laws.
Dosing and Administration Guide
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