evolocumab

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
gptkbp:administeredBy subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EMA
2015
gptkbp:ATCCode C10AX13
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Repatha
gptkbp:CASNumber 1256937-27-5
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to evolocumab
gptkbp:cost high
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Amgen
gptkbp:effect reduces LDL cholesterol by up to 60%
reduces risk of coronary revascularization
reduces risk of myocardial infarction
reduces risk of stroke
gptkbp:form solution for injection
gptkbp:halfLife 11-17 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label evolocumab
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines_(not_included_as_of_2023)
gptkbp:indication cardiovascular risk reduction
statin intolerance
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:macromoleculeType IgG2 monoclonal antibody
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction PCSK9 inhibitor
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~141 kDa
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:lipid_panel
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:DESCARTES_trial
gptkb:FOURIER_trial
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Amgen
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics linear at low doses, nonlinear at high doses
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory not assigned (US)
gptkbp:prescribedWith gptkb:ezetimibe
statins
gptkbp:prescriptionForm prefilled syringe
autoinjector
on-body infusor
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous
gptkbp:sideEffect back pain
injection site reactions
upper respiratory tract infection
nasopharyngitis
flu-like symptoms
gptkbp:storage 2°C to 8°C
gptkbp:target gptkb:PCSK9
gptkbp:UNII 8A5I2R4F2K
gptkbp:usedFor lowering LDL cholesterol
treatment of hyperlipidemia
treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PCSK9_inhibitors
gptkb:PCSK9_protein
gptkb:PCSK9_gene
gptkb:Repatha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7