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    📉 CholesterolInjection

    Praluent

    Alirocumab

    PCSK9 inhibitor for high cholesterol unresponsive to statins.

    Form

    Injection

    Uses

    3

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Cholesterol

    01

    What is Praluent used for?

    • Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
    • Clinical ASCVD
    • Statin-intolerant patients
    02

    Alirocumab side effects

    Common side effects of Alirocumab include:

    Injection site reactions
    Nasopharyngitis
    Influenza-like illness
    Myalgia
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    Alirocumab warnings & precautions

    • Very effective LDL reduction
    • Expensive

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.