Poteligeo can only be obtained with a prescription and treatment should be supervised by a doctor who has experience in the treatment of cancer and in a place where equipment for resuscitation is available in case of rare and severe allergic reaction to the medicine.

The medicine is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein lasting at least 1 hour. The recommended dose depends on the patient’s body weight and is given once a week for the first 4 weeks and then every 2 weeks. Patients should be monitored during and after the infusion for certain side effects related to the infusion. To reduce this risk, patients may be given other medicines such as an antipyretic (medicine that reduces fever) and an antihistamine (for treating allergic reactions) before or during treatment with Poteligeo.

The doctor may interrupt or stop treatment, or reduce the dose, if the patient develops certain serious side effects.

For more information about using Poteligeo, see the package leaflet or contact your doctor or pharmacist.