Protocol Title : A Randomised, open labelled study in anti ... - EME
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<strong>Protocol</strong> Version 3 14/01/2013<br />
Tocilizumab<br />
Tocilizumab will be prescribed by a physician as a member of the <strong>study</strong> team, us<strong>in</strong>g standardised<br />
prescription forms. A copy of all prescription forms will be provided to the monitor.<br />
4.5 Preparation and Adm<strong>in</strong>istration of IMP<br />
4.5.1 Rituximab<br />
Preparation will be performed by a suitably tra<strong>in</strong>ed member of the <strong>study</strong> team as per local policy<br />
Instructions for Dilution and Suitable Diluent:<br />
• Aseptically withdraw 1000mg (100ml) of rituximab.<br />
• Slowly add the total volume of rituximab (100mls) to a 500ml bag of sodium chloride 0.9%. To<br />
mix, gently <strong>in</strong>vert the bag <strong>in</strong> order to avoid foam<strong>in</strong>g. Do not shake.<br />
• The f<strong>in</strong>al concentration of the drug should be between 1-4mg/ml (<strong>in</strong> this case it will be<br />
1.67mg/ml).<br />
• Care must be taken to ensure the sterility of the prepared solution – aseptic technique must be<br />
observed.<br />
• Inspect the bag visually for any particulate matter and discolouration prior to adm<strong>in</strong>istration –<br />
discard the solution if observed.<br />
• The prepared <strong>in</strong>fusion should be used immediately.<br />
Method and Rate of Adm<strong>in</strong>istration:<br />
Pre-medication should be prescribed and adm<strong>in</strong>istered 30 m<strong>in</strong>utes prior to the start of <strong>in</strong>fusion:<br />
Drug Dose Route Frequency<br />
Methylprednisolone 100mg IVI Stat<br />
Chlorphenam<strong>in</strong>e 10mg IVB Stat<br />
Paracetamol 1000mg PO Stat<br />
Observations e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate should also be carried<br />
out prior to the start of <strong>in</strong>fusion.<br />
Us<strong>in</strong>g IV Volumat Pump<br />
The Rituximab entry <strong>in</strong> the pump library defaults to 1000mg <strong>in</strong> 600ml (as described above) and<br />
defaults to an <strong>in</strong>itial rate of 50mg/hr (30mls/hour).<br />
First <strong>in</strong>fusion of each course<br />
IV <strong>in</strong>fusion: Initial rate: 50 mg/hr (30mls/hour); <strong>in</strong>crease rate by 50 mg/hr (30mls/hour) every 30<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes if tolerated, to a maximum of 400 mg/hr (240mls/hour).<br />
Rate – mg/hour Rate – mls/hour<br />
Initial rate 50mg/hour 30mls/hour<br />
After 30m<strong>in</strong>s (if tolerated) 100mg/hour 60mls/hour<br />
After 30m<strong>in</strong>s (if tolerated) 150mg/hour 90mls/hour<br />
After 30m<strong>in</strong>s (if tolerated) 200mg/hour 120mls/hour<br />
After 30m<strong>in</strong>s (if tolerated) 250mg/hour 150mls/hour<br />
Study: R4RA EudraCT: 2012-002535-28 19 / 34