Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Aflibercept

Generic name
Aflibercept
Brand name
ATC Code
S01LA05

Pharmacokinetics in children

The pharmacokinetic properties of aflibercept were investigated in premature infants with ROP at a dose of 0.4 mg aflibercept (per eye).
After intravitreal injection, the concentrations of free and bound aflibercept were higher than in adult patients with wet AMD after administration of 2 mg (in one eye), but lower than after intravenous administration of the maximum tolerated dose of 1 mg/kg in adult patients. The mean concentrations of free aflibercept decreased to approximately 0.13 μg/ml at week 4 after administration. Plasma concentrations of free aflibercept decreased to levels below or near the lower limit of quantification within approximately 8 weeks. Mean concentrations of matched bound aflibercept increased up to 1.34 μg/ml at week 4 and decreased thereafter. [SmPC Eylea]

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Dosages

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
  • Intravitreal
    • Gestational age < 37 weeks
      • Per eye: 0.4 mg/dose, once only.
      • Repeat if necessary after at least 4 weeks.  max. 2 administrations  per eye within 6 months. Both eyes may be treated on the same day.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects in children

Adverse reactions reported in more than one patient treated with 0.4 mg aflibercept were retinal detachment, haemorrhage into the retina, conjunctival haemorrhage, haemorrhage at the injection site, increased intraocular pressure and eyelid oedema. The long-term safety profile in premature infants has not been determined.
The adverse reactions observed for the adult indications also apply to preterm infants with ROP, although not all were observed in the Phase III trial. [SmPC Eylea]

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In premature retinopathy, instruct parents to have immediate contact when the following symptoms occur: redness/irritation of the eye, discharge from the eye, eyelid swelling or photophobia.

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Interactions

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Antineovascularisation agents
S01LA04

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Reference

  1. Bayer AG, SmPC Eylea (EU /1/12/797/001) Rev28. 10-2-2023, www.ema.europa.eu

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