Repatha 140 mg Solution for subcutaneous injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct treatment for hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia.
Dosage (summary)
140 mg every 2 weeks or 420 mg once monthly for adults and children 10 years and older.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 4 hours, Duration: 14-21 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use only if necessary during pregnancy; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Statins (increased clearance of evolocumab)
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to evolocumab or excipients
Common side effects
- Nasopharyngitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Arthralgia
- Injection site reactions
Counselling Points
- Rotate injection sites
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Report any unusual symptoms
Serious warnings
- Caution in moderate to severe hepatic impairment
- Risk of allergic reactions due to latex
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