PCSK9 inhibitors

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:administeredBy subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:approvedBy 2015
gptkbp:approvedDrugs gptkb:alirocumab
gptkb:evolocumab
inclisiran
gptkbp:clinicalTrialPhase gptkb:ODYSSEY
gptkb:FOURIER
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to ingredients
gptkbp:cost high
gptkbp:discoveredBy medical researchers
gptkbp:drugClass gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
siRNA (for inclisiran)
gptkbp:duration long-acting
gptkbp:effect reduce LDL cholesterol by 50-60%
gptkbp:effectOnCardiovascularEvents reduces risk
gptkbp:effectOnHDL modest increase
gptkbp:effectOnTriglycerides modest reduction
gptkbp:frequency every 2-4 weeks
every 6 months (inclisiran)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PCSK9 inhibitors
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Sanofi
gptkb:Regeneron
gptkb:Amgen
gptkb:Novartis
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction increase LDL receptor recycling
increase clearance of LDL cholesterol
inhibit PCSK9 protein
gptkbp:notableBrand gptkb:Repatha
gptkb:Praluent
gptkb:Leqvio
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor children under 12 (most cases)
gptkbp:prescribes gptkb:familial_hypercholesterolemia
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
statin intolerance
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus prescription only
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EMA
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ezetimibe
statins
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous
gptkbp:sideEffect injection site reactions
nasopharyngitis
flu-like symptoms
gptkbp:storage refrigeration required
gptkbp:target gptkb:PCSK9_protein
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of cardiovascular disease
lowering LDL cholesterol
treatment of hypercholesterolemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LDL_receptor
gptkb:familial_hypercholesterolemia
gptkb:Lipoprotein(a)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6