Takhzyro

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  • Hereditary angioedema

Takhzyro Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Lanadelumab-flyo 300mg/2mL (150mg/mL); per vial or prefilled syringe; soln for SC inj; preservative-free.

Pharmacological Class

Plasma kallikrein inhibitor.

How Supplied

Single-dose vial—1; single-dose prefilled syringe—1 (w. needle)

Generic Availability

NO

Takhzyro Indications

Indications

Prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE).

Takhzyro Dosage and Administration

Adult

Give by SC inj into abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Initially 300mg every 2 weeks. May consider 300mg every 4 weeks if well-controlled (eg, attack free) for >6 months.

Children

<12yrs: not established.

Takhzyro Contraindications

Not Applicable

Takhzyro Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Takhzyro Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Discontinue and treat if severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Pregnancy (during 3rd trimester). Nursing mothers.

Takhzyro Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Takhzyro Interactions

Interactions

May increase activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) on assay.

Takhzyro Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Inj site reactions, upper respiratory infections, headache, rash, myalgia, dizziness, diarrhea; hypersensitivity, increased AST/ALT.

Takhzyro Clinical Trials

See Literature

Takhzyro Note

Not Applicable

Takhzyro Patient Counseling

See Literature

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