PCSK9 inhibitors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:administered_by injection
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2015
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:associated_with reduced stroke risk
improved cardiovascular outcomes
reduced heart attack risk
gptkbp:available_in gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing studies
Phase III trials
Phase IV trials
gptkbp:clinical_use adjunct to diet
adjunct to statin therapy
primary prevention of cardiovascular events
secondary prevention of cardiovascular events
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to the drug
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Sanofi
gptkb:Amgen
gptkbp:example gptkb:Alirocumab
gptkb:Evolocumab
gptkbp:formulation monoclonal antibodies
gptkbp:funding academic institutions
government grants
pharmaceutical companies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PCSK9 inhibitors
gptkbp:influences cholesterol metabolism
LDL receptor levels
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:ezetimibe
statins
other lipid-lowering therapies
gptkbp:invention patented
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Repatha
gptkb:Praluent
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action inhibit PCSK9 protein
gptkbp:patient_population adults with high cholesterol
patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
children with high cholesterol
patients with diabetes and high cholesterol
patients with metabolic syndrome
gptkbp:price high
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on included in cholesterol management guidelines
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance approved for use in adults
approved for use in children with familial hypercholesterolemia
gptkbp:research_focus cost-effectiveness
long-term safety
cardiovascular risk reduction
gptkbp:research_output enhanced quality of life
improved patient adherence
reduced LDL levels
gptkbp:side_effect muscle pain
injection site reactions
flu-like symptoms
gptkbp:target_audience patients with cardiovascular disease
patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
patients with hyperlipidemia
gptkbp:used_for lowering LDL cholesterol
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FOURIER_trial
gptkb:familial_hypercholesterolemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6