EVOLOCUMAB

Overview

EVOLOCUMAB is a Schedule H drug.
Evolocumab is a human monoclonal antibody. It works by helping the liver reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol) circulating in your blood.Evolocumab is used together with a low-fat diet and other cholesterol-lowering medications in people with homozygous or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited types of high cholesterol). These conditions can cause high blood levels of LDL cholesterol, and can also cause plaque to build up inside your arteries.Evolocumab is also used in people with heart or blood vessel problems caused by plaque build-up or hardening in the arteries (also called atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis).It is not known whether evolocumab will lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with high cholesterol.

Usage

EVOLOCUMAB is generally used to treat: Hypercholesterolemia, Heart Attack, Stroke, Atherosclerosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration:

Precautions

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. You should not use evolocumab if you are allergic to it.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Evolocumab is injected under the skin. Evolocumab is given once a month, or once every 2 weeks. Depending on your dose amount, you may need to use up to 3 separate injections at one time.
Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.If you use more than one injection at a time, be sure to finish all injections within 30 minutes.
Do not shake this medicine. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Evolocumab is only part of a complete treatment program that also includes diet, statin medication, and regular blood testing.
Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.
Dosage adjustments are required in patients with kidney or liver disease.
The injection should not be mixed with other injectables.
Before injecting the solution it is important to keep it at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to warm it up. However, it should not be warmed by any other techniques.
Avoid using the injection on sore, bruised, scarred or hardened skin or on skin where stretch marks are present.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EVOLOCUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EVOLOCUMAB : Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Common Cold, Pain, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Pain With Urination, Body Loss Of Movement, Difficulty Urinating, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Nervousness, Eyes Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Back Pain

Serious Side-Effects

EVOLOCUMAB : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Dry Skin, Stomach Pain, Body Discoloration, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Cough, Dry Mouth, Fruity Odor On Breath, Head Headache, Loss Of Voice, Sneezing, Runny Nose, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Loss (intentional), Body Excessive Sweating

Technical Classification

EVOLOCUMAB is categorized as: PCSK9 INHIBITORS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

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