You should not be treated with Kalbitor if you are allergic to ecallantide. Ecallantide can cause a serious allergic reaction within 1 hour after receiving an injection. Symptoms include wheezing, cough, trouble breathing or swallowing, itching, hives, dizziness, fainting, or swelling in your face or throat Tell your doctor if you have a history of any type of allergy.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received this medicine.
Before receiving this medicine
You should not be treated with Kalbitor if you are allergic to ecallantide.
If possible before you receive Kalbitor, tell your doctor if you have a history of any type of allergy.
It is not known whether Kalbitor will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether ecallantide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.
How is Kalbitor given?
Kalbitor is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You will be watched closely after receiving your injection, to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction to the medication.
Kalbitor is usually given in 3 separate injections. If you still have symptoms of the angioedema attack, more injections may be given within 24 hours.
