Alirocumab is a human monoclonal antibody. It helps the liver reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood.
Alirocumab is a human monoclonal antibody. It helps the liver reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood.
This medication is used together with a low-fat diet and a “statin” medication in people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited type of high cholesterol). This condition can cause high blood levels of LDL cholesterol and can also cause plaque to build up inside your arteries.
Alirocumab is also used to treat heart disease with plaque build-up in the arteries (atherosclerosis, sometimes called hardening of the arteries).
Do not inject Alirocumab into skin that is sunburned, infected, swollen, or otherwise irritated.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur.
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Precautions
Before taking this medicine:
Interactions
Other drugs may interact with alirocumab, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the emergency hotline.
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