Outpatient Use of Monoclonal Antibodies Casirivimab and Imdevimab in Pregnancy for Mild-to-Moderate Coronavirus Disease 2019

Am J Perinatol. 2024 Feb;41(3):365-367. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1753488. Epub 2023 Apr 18.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the use casirivimab/imdevimab therapy in pregnant women with moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Study design: We report 12 cases of unvaccinated pregnant patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 treated with casirivimab/imdevimab.

Results: Twelve unvaccinated pregnant patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 received casirivimab/imdevimab at the dose of 1200/1200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes. All women were managed outpatient. None experienced severe adverse drug reaction and none progressed to severe disease.

Conclusion: Casirivimab/imdevimab should be considered for outpatient treatment of unvaccinated pregnant women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 to decrease the risk of severe disease.

Key points: · Casirivimab/imdevimab is not well studied in pregnant women.. · Casirivimab/imdevimab in pregnant women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 decreases the risk of severe disease.. · Casirivimab/imdevimab in pregnant women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 is well tolerated..

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized*
  • Antibodies, Neutralizing*
  • COVID-19*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Outpatients
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • casirivimab and imdevimab drug combination
  • casirivimab
  • imdevimab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Drug Combinations
  • Antibodies, Neutralizing
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized