↓ Figure 1. The timeline of the patient’s
absolute eosinophil counts over 36 months since eosinophilia onset. Pharmacological management and
significant events are denoted by the letters A - I.
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Benralizumab in a Patient With Refractory Eosinophilic Endocarditis
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| Month since eosinophilia onset | Absolute eosinophil count (cells/µL) | Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | A | 20,400 | Prednisone 60 mg orally daily, then hydroxyurea 1,000 mg orally daily, then prednisone 80 mg orally daily + hydroxyurea 2,000 mg orally daily |
| 14 | B | 29,300 | Prednisone 80 mg orally daily + mepolizumab 100 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks |
| 15 | C | 47,300 | Ivermectin orally × 1 dose + mepolizumab 100 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks |
| 16 | D | 53,000 | Imatinib 400 mg orally daily |
| 23 | E | 38,900 | Methotrexate 10 mg/m2 orally weekly |
| 24 | F | 82,800 | Hydroxyurea 4,000 mg orally daily |
| 25 | G | 5,800 | Hydroxyurea 1,000 mg orally daily + mepolizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks |
| 28 | H | 10,800 | Off-label benralizumab 30 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks |
| 29 | I | 0 | Off-label benralizumab 30 mg subcutaneously every 8 weeks with plans to be continued indefinitely |