dose of injections
Last reviewed 01/2018
Week 1
- 10mg i.m. test dose
Week 2:
- 20mg i.m. test dose
Continue:
- 50mg i.m. weekly
- until total dose of 1000mg or clinical remission
- remission usually takes 8-16 weeks
Maintenance dose:
- reduce to 50mg every 2-4 weeks, depending on the clinical response
ref: BNF