Evolocumab
- Generic Name
- Evolocumab
- Brand Names
- Repatha
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
- 1256937-27-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- LKC0U3A8NJ
- Background
Evolocumab is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of hyperlipidemia by Amgen. It is a subcutaneous injection approved by the FDA for individuals on maximum statin therapy who still require additional LDL-cholesterol lowering. It is approved for both homozygous and heterozygous familial cholesterolemia as an adjunct to other first-line therapies....
- Indication
Evolocumab is indicated in adult patients with established cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization. It is also indicated as an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other hypolipidemic treatments, in adults with primary hyperlipidemia (and in pediatric patients ≥10 years old with hete...
- Associated Conditions
- Coronary Revascularization, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Increases in serum total low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- Associated Therapies
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