Hereditary angioedema:
Indications for: TAKHZYRO
Prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE).
Adult Dosage:
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 Dosage:
<12yrs: not established.
TAKHZYRO Warnings/Precautions:
Discontinue and treat if severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Pregnancy (during 3rd trimester). Nursing mothers.
TAKHZYRO Classification:
Plasma kallikrein inhibitor.
TAKHZYRO Interactions:
May increase activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) on assay.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site reactions, upper respiratory infections, headache, rash, myalgia, dizziness, diarrhea; hypersensitivity, increased AST/ALT.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Single-dose vial—1; single-dose prefilled syringe—1 (w. needle)