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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

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