Repatha Sureclick TM
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Active ingredients: evolocumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: REPATHA evolocumab (rch) 140 mg/mL injection solution syringe within a pen injectorConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Repatha is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise in:,Prevention of Cardiovascular Events,REPATHA is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary revascularisation) in adults with established cardiovascular disease in combination with an optimally dosed statin and/or other lipid-lowering therapies (see CLINICAL TRIALS).,Primary hypercholesterolaemia,REPATHA is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia and non-familial hypercholesterolaemia) to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C): - in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid lowering therapies, or - alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant.,Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia,Repatha is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in combination with other lipid lowering therapies.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear to opalescent, colourless to yellowish solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 2 pack
- 3 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient evolocumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
