How CRYSVITA is dosed for TIO
Starting CRYSVITA
- The starting schedule for CRYSVITA is once every 4 weeks for adults and once
every 2 weeks for children - The starting dosage (the amount of CRYSVITA you or your child receives) is
based on weight and will be determined by your doctor. In some cases, more
than 1 injection may be required
While taking CRYSVITA
- Your doctor will check your phosphorus levels 2 weeks after your CRYSVITA dose each month for the first 3 months of treatment, and as needed after that. They may adjust your dose of CRYSVITA if your phosphorus levels are not in the normal range
Before starting CRYSVITA
Before you or your child starts CRYSVITA, your doctor will review current medications and check a few things to make sure treatment is appropriate:
- Stop taking oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs (such as calcitriol, paricalcitol, doxercalciferol, or calcifediol) 1 week before starting CRYSVITA
- Phosphorus levels should be below the appropriate range for your or your child's age
- Calcium and parathyroid hormone levels may be checked, especially if you or your child are at risk for high calcium levels
What to do if you miss a CRYSVITA dose
If you miss a dose, be sure to receive your next
CRYSVITA dose as soon as possible
To avoid missed doses, CRYSVITA may be administered up to 3 days before or after the
scheduled treatment date.
How CRYSVITA is given
CRYSVITA is given as an injection by a healthcare provider
This type of injection is called a subcutaneous injection, which means it is given by a
needle into the tissue just below the skin. The needle should not touch your nerves,
muscles, or bones.
You will get your injection in 1 of 4 places. Each time, the injection spot will be switched to
a different one.
- Upper arms
- Upper thighs
- Buttocks
- Stomach
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