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Alirocumab Injection

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Alirocumab Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 17639
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 17639
143 people have bought this recently

Alirocumab Information

Alirocumab is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Alirocumab depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

  1. Alirocumab Benefits & Uses
  2. Alirocumab Dosage & How to Take
  3. Alirocumab Side Effects
  4. Alirocumab Related Warnings
  5. Frequently asked Questions about Alirocumab
  6. Alirocumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alirocumab Benefits & Uses

Alirocumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Alirocumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alirocumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alirocumab is used -

Moderate

  • Confusion
  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Alirocumab Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Alirocumab safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Alirocumab in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

    Unknown

  • Is the use of Alirocumab safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Alirocumab for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown

  • What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Kidneys?


    Using Alirocumab does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Liver?


    Using Alirocumab does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Heart?


    Information about safety of Alirocumab for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alirocumab

  • Is this Alirocumab habit forming or addictive?


    Alirocumab is not addictive in nature.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Alirocumab, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alirocumab can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Alirocumab only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Alirocumab for mental disorders.

    No

Alirocumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Alirocumab


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alirocumab, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Alirocumab


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alirocumab with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 124-125

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