Lanadelumab, sold under the brand name Takhzyro, is a human monoclonal antibody (class IgG1 kappa) that targets plasma kallikrein (pKal) in order to promote prevention of angioedema in people with hereditary angioedema. Lanadelumab, was approved in the United States as the first monoclonal antibody indicated for prophylactic treatment to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks. Lanadelumab is the first treatment for hereditary angioedema prevention made by using cells within a lab, not human plasma.
Lanadelumab, sold under the brand name Takhzyro, is a human monoclonal antibody (class IgG1 kappa) that targets plasma kallikrein (pKal) in order to promote prevention of angioedema in people with hereditary angioedema. Lanadelumab, was approved in the United States as the first monoclonal antibody indicated for prophylactic treatment to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks. Lanadelumab is the first treatment for hereditary angioedema prevention made by using cells within a lab, not human plasma.
Common side effects include pain associated with injection site reactions, injection site bruising, upper respiratory infection, headache, rash, myalgia, dizziness, and diarrhea.
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