REPATHA PUSHTRONEX (evolocumab)


Drug overview for REPATHA PUSHTRONEX (evolocumab):

Generic name: EVOLOCUMAB (E-voe-LOK-ue-mab)
Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic - PCSK9 Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Cardiovascular Therapy Agents

Evolocumab, a fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody that binds to proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9), is an antilipemic agent.

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The following indications for REPATHA PUSHTRONEX (evolocumab) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia


Professional Synonyms:
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerotic vascular disease
Cardiovascular disease related to atherosclerosis
Elevated blood cholesterol level
Familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia
Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia
Heterozygous familial elevated blood cholesterol