LEQVIO (inclisiran) is an injectable prescription medicine used along with diet and other lipid-lowering medicines in adults who need additional lowering of “bad” cholesterol (LDL-C) and have known cardiovascular disease and/or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL-C.
Administration and Dosage:
- The recommended dosage of LEQVIO, in combination with maximally tolerated statin therapy, is 284 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection initially, again at 3 months, and then every 6 months.
- LEQVIO should be administered by a healthcare professional.
- Inject LEQVIO subcutaneously into the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh.
Common Side Effects:
Common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥ 3%): injection site reaction, arthralgia, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, bronchitis, pain in extremity, and dyspnea.
More Information:
Please read the full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for CIMZIA® and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.
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Indication:
LEQVIO (inclisiran) injection is indicated as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) who require additional lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
