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. 2012 Apr;37(4):212-214, 217, 226.

Table 1.

Pharmacokinetic Parameters in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus After Intravenous Belimumab 10 mg/kg*

Parameter Population Estimate (N = 563)
Peak concentration (Cmax, mcg/mL) 313
Area under the curve (AUC0-∞, day • mcg/mL) 3,083
Distribution half-life (days) 1.75
Terminal half-life (days) 19.4
Systemic clearance (mL/day) 215
Volume of distribution (L) 5.29
*

Intravenous infusions were administered at 2-week intervals for the first three doses and at 4-week intervals thereafter. (From Benlysta prescribing information.12)