Eptinezumab

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Maria Pedron
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
eptinezumab (Vyepti)
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
monoclonal antibodies calcitonin gene-related
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use


migraine prevention, monoclonal antibody reduction in the frequency of migraines
that binds to the calcitonin gene-related
peptide receptor, w/c reduces the

Complications Medication Administration


hypersensitivity reactions, nasopharyngitis IV 100 mg every 3 mos, 300 mg
every 3 mos

Contraindications/Precautions
CI: serious hypersensitivity
PC: not established safety in pregnancy, safety &
Nursing Interventions
effectiveness not established in children
PVC infusion bags, do not
shake, do not infuse solutions
that are cloudy, discolored or
contain particulate matter,
Interactions infuse over 30 mins through 0.2
micron in line or add on sterile
None reported filter. flush line w/ 20 ml of 0.9%

Client Education
report signs of hypersensitivity
reactions, notify health care
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
team of all Rx, vit, herbal
products being taken, notify
provider if pregnancy is
suspected, planned or if
breastfeeding.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7

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