Atopic Dermatitis in Elderly Patients: Discussing the Safety of Lebrikizumab in an 86-Year-Old Patient.
Overview
In this video, Dr. Naiem T. Issa reviews the established safety profile of Ebglyss®
(lebrikizumab), including key safety considerations, common adverse events, and its use
without routine lab monitoring or dose adjustments. He also presents a real-world case of
an 86-year-old patient with severe atopic dermatitis, demonstrating rapid improvements in
BSA and itch severity within just 2 weeks of treatment, highlighting the safety and fast
efficacy of lebrikizumab in elderly patients.
This Class for
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
- Physician
- Resident / Fellow
What I will learn?
● Review the established safety profile of lebrikizumab in adults and adolescents.
● Highlight key safety considerations, including no routine lab monitoring and no dose adjustments by age or weight.
● Summarize common adverse events reported in clinical trials.
● Demonstrate the rapid efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab through a real-world case in an elderly patient with comorbidities.
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