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Medicines siltuximabQuestion & answer

siltuximab · Medicine question

What is the half-life of siltuximab after a single 11 mg/kg infusion?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The half-life of siltuximab after a single 11 mg/kg infusion is 16.3 ± 4.2 days.

Sources for this answer

SYLVANT 100 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionRecordati UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 30 October 2026

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