Anticlonal Antibodies (Bamlanivimab / Etesevimab) for COVID

Yesterday I became sick with a high fever and coughing. Today, I learned that I have COVID. Within four hours of being diagnosed, I received a phone call from my hospital provider in Michigan telling me that I qualify for the Anticlonal Antibody infusion because I have structural lung disease and am immunosuppressed. Both of my doctors are highly advocating for me to get this, but naturally I have concerns because it was just approved for emergency use and there have been little studies done on it, long-term. They are saying it can reduce the chance of hospitalization by up to 70%.

Have any of you had this infusion, or know of anyone that has had it?

Here is some information and a link.

Anticlonal Antibodies are similar to the antibodies that are naturally made by the immune system in response to an infection, except a monoclonal antibody is made in a lab so that it only binds to one substance. Bamlanivimab and etesevimab work to fight SARS-COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) by binding to it and preventing it from infecting human cells. Antibody:
A protein made by plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) in response to an antigen (a substance that causes the body to make a specific immune response). Each antibody can bind to only one specific antigen to help destroy the antigen.

Bamlanivimab and etesevimab is investigational, meaning it is still being studied.
You received an FAQ sheet about these drugs based on the “Emergency Use Authorization” (EUA) requirements.

You may not feel better right away after receiving bamlanivimab and etesevimab, but that does not mean it isn’t working. The main goal of the treatment is to prevent worsening symptoms that would require admission to the hospital.

Can I still get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, but you must wait until 90 days have passed since you received your monoclonal antibody infusion.

What side effects can occur?
Some people may have unwanted reactions to bamlanivimab and etesevimab. These are called side effects. These could include:
· Stomach upset
· Nausea
· Vomiting
· Diarrhea
· Pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising or development of infection at the IV site

However, because this treatment is still being studied, there may be other side effects that are not yet known.

www.fda.gov...

Thank you for any thoughts/info/feedback you can share. I only have a small window to make this decision.

Diseases and Pandemics:: Medical Disclaimer

originally posted by: Tukota
Yesterday I became sick with a high fever and coughing. Today, I learned that I have COVID. Within four hours of being diagnosed, I received a phone call from my hospital provider in Michigan telling me that I qualify for the Anticlonal Antibody infusion because I have structural lung disease and am immunosuppressed. Both of my doctors are highly advocating for me to get this, but naturally I have concerns because it was just approved for emergency use and there have been little studies done on it, long-term. They are saying it can reduce the chance of hospitalization by up to 70%.

Have any of you had this infusion, or know of anyone that has had it?

Here is some information and a link.

Anticlonal Antibodies are similar to the antibodies that are naturally made by the immune system in response to an infection, except a monoclonal antibody is made in a lab so that it only binds to one substance. Bamlanivimab and etesevimab work to fight SARS-COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) by binding to it and preventing it from infecting human cells. Antibody:
A protein made by plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) in response to an antigen (a substance that causes the body to make a specific immune response). Each antibody can bind to only one specific antigen to help destroy the antigen.

Bamlanivimab and etesevimab is investigational, meaning it is still being studied.
You received an FAQ sheet about these drugs based on the “Emergency Use Authorization” (EUA) requirements.

You may not feel better right away after receiving bamlanivimab and etesevimab, but that does not mean it isn’t working. The main goal of the treatment is to prevent worsening symptoms that would require admission to the hospital.

Can I still get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, but you must wait until 90 days have passed since you received your monoclonal antibody infusion.

What side effects can occur?
Some people may have unwanted reactions to bamlanivimab and etesevimab. These are called side effects. These could include:
· Stomach upset
· Nausea
· Vomiting
· Diarrhea
· Pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising or development of infection at the IV site

However, because this treatment is still being studied, there may be other side effects that are not yet known.

www.fda.gov...

Thank you for any thoughts/info/feedback you can share. I only have a small window to make this decision.

Personally, I would take it. It’s the same idea as the monoclonal antibody treatment that Trump got last year when he came down with Covid-19, but a different formulation, created by Eli Lilly.

I haven't posted here in over 7 years, but this one I feel the need to respond. I'm a Paramedic and have treated well over 300 COVID19 Cases.

I am not a doctor, but without question, follow their recommendation. With immunosuppression and structural lung disease history, you have a high chance to end up on a ventilator without an interventional treatment. Conspiracies are great, and many turn out to be true, but trust me that the risks associated with Anticlonal antibodies are FAR FAR FAR fewer than the risks of you letting COVID get out of control.

I have intubated far too many people who were worried about the treatments and decided to let this thing run its course. It's one thing if you are a healthy 35 year old, entirely different if you are immunocompromised with a history of lung disorder.

Please don't be dumb, listen to your doctor, your life may depend on it!

And, for the love of god, do NOT seek medical advice on a conspiracy website. No one here should be advising you on this, and if you have concerns then talk to your DOCTOR!

Best of luck!

a reply to: KevinB

Thank you so much for your insight. I've spoken to all three of my doctors and they all agree to get it, so i've scheduled it for Monday. Also, thank you for all that you do with your job. It's got to be so hard to see and deal with the things that you do.

I was more curious if anyone here knew of anyone else that had received it. I can be helpful to others that way at least with my experience. My doctor is worried about the next 48 hours, so i'm looking forward to Monday getting here ASAP.

originally posted by: Tukota
Yesterday I became sick with a high fever and coughing.

Sounds like you have a cold. Why would you seek medical attention?

a reply to: Tukota
I don't know anything about the anticlonal meds-But I would suggest you ask your docs if this could be suitable and got fast:

techround.co.uk...

Its a nitric oxide nasal spray which has shown strong potential to kick the virus out before it takes hold-its not psudeoscience.
Read up on it,and I hope you can get hold of some if your docs agree.

(I was just writing a bit about it on the covid thread,then I saw your thread and thought i should mention it)

From the NHS trail results in the article the stuff sounds possibly game changing as far as I can gather but I am no doctor so ask yours about it.

Good luck you can beat it.

a reply to: Silcone Synapse

Thank you! That does sound promising!

Do it and be a guinea pig for the rest of humanity. It's for the greater good!

a reply to: Tukota

Which brand name instant COVID-19 test did they use ?

I shouldn't take the vaccine because of past history, but if I got the covid bad, I would consider the monoclonal antibodies. I do not think that would make my immune system overreact, but I have also not investigated what is in the rest of the shot which I would do before taking it. I am not really a high risk case though, and I usually fight off most illnesses pretty well, except for the fact I am wore out and falling apart. Joints and back are my major problem that I can't fix easily. My epilepsy is not really a risk unless I don't watch my diet to control it and take a few supplements. All of the special natural food chemistry I take for my epilepsy also will hamper viruses from taking hold in my body.

It is nice to know they are offering the monoclonal antibodies to people. I wonder if insurances cover the cost of that med and how much it costs if they don't?

a reply to: Tukota

Well, you could risk it, or you could risk it.

One is more dangerous than the other. That's why the doc's are making their recommendations.

a reply to: xuenchen

it was the Abbott m2000 detected by PCR (Nasopharyngeal). It reads, "2019 Novel Coronavirus (covid-19), RT-PCR Positive for 2019 Novel Coronavirus."