The PaceNew therapies / indications available since the last 12 months 
Praluent
BY: Olive TseDec 15, 2020

Praluent

(alirocumab) Sanofi

 

Composition:

  • Available in solution for injection with each ml of single-dose pre-filled pen contains 75 mg or 150 mg alirocumab

 

Indications:

  • To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adults with established cardiovascular disease
  • As an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., statins, ezetimibe), for the treatment of adults with primary hyperlipidaemia to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

 

Drug information including formulation, indication, administration and/or presentation updated, registered or launched in Hong Kong within one year prior to the date written is regarded as new in The Pace.
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