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Also known as Givlaari, ALN-AS1

Givosiran, sold under the brand name Givlaari, is a medication used for the treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria. Givosiran is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed towards delta-aminolevulinate synthase 1 (ALAS1), an important enzyme in the production of heme.

Medication

Brand names
Givlaari
Drug class
Various alimentary tract and metabolism products
Active ingredients
givosiran
Dosage form
Injection
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Givosiran, sold under the brand name Givlaari, is a medication used for the treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria. Givosiran is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed towards delta-aminolevulinate synthase 1 (ALAS1), an important enzyme in the production of heme.

The most common side effects include nausea and injection site reactions.

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