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Mipomersen Injection Medication Information
Get detailed information on Mipomersen Injection, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Mipomersen Injection provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Mipomersen InjectionTrade Names/Brand Names of Mipomersen Injection
International :
Kynamro
Why is Mipomersen Injection Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a cholesterol-reducing agent (oligonucleotide inhibitor- an orphan drug), prescribed for hypercholesterolemia.When should Mipomersen Injection not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe liver impairment, and known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Mipomersen Injection?
SC- The recommended dose is 200 mg once weekly.How should Mipomersen Injection be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.What are the warnings and precautions for Mipomersen Injection?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor blood cholesterol level regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Mipomersen Injection?
Most Common- Injection site reactions, flu-like symptoms, nausea, headache and elevations in serum transaminases.Heart - Chest pain, palpitations, high blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, abdominal pain.
Liver - Abnormal liver function and elevation in liver enzymes.
Miscellaneous - Fatigue, fever, chills, swelling in the extremities, musculoskeletal pain, and sleeplessness.