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Angioedema

Angioedema is a condition that causes leakage of blood vessels resulting in the swelling of deeper layers of the skin, subcutaneous and submucosal tissues.

Lanadelumab's Benefit Not Proven in Hereditary Angioedema

Lanadelumab's Benefit Not Proven in Hereditary Angioedema

Lanadelumab exceeded the turnover threshold for the simplified orphan drug assessment. The analyses carried out instead are unsuitable for the proof of an added benefit.

Painful Skin and Mucous Membrane Lesions may be Symptoms of Pneumonia

Painful Skin and Mucous Membrane Lesions may be Symptoms of Pneumonia

Painful Inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes occurring in children may be a complication caused by pneumonia.

Oral Drug BCX7353 may Reduce Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema

Oral Drug BCX7353 may Reduce Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema

New oral drug BCX7353 may lower the rate of attacks of hereditary angioedema, a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent painful swellings of the skin and mucous membranes. Side effects may include mild gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Subcutaneous C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Approved for Prevention of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks

Subcutaneous C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Approved for Prevention of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks

A C1-esterase inhibitor (human) has been approved by the FDA for the prevention of attacks of hereditary angioedema.

Are There Effective Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema in Children?

Are There Effective Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema in Children?

A comprehensive review of the therapies currently available to treat HAE in adults shows that some of these treatments are also safe and effective for use in older children and adolescents.

Clinical Trials Show New Drug is Safe, Effective in Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Clinical Trials Show New Drug is Safe, Effective in Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Clinical trials from two international research teams have shown that icatibant, a new drug that blocks the action of an inflammatory protein known as bradykinin, is safe and effective

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New Drug Approved By FDA For Treatment Of Hereditary Angioedema

New Drug Approved By FDA For Treatment Of Hereditary Angioedema

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kalbitor (ecallantide) on Dec. 1 for treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE).

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Acute Urticaria - Angioedema

Acute Urticaria - Angioedema

One of the dermatologic emergencies mediated by drugs, food and infections may present with generalized urticarial lesions and sudden respiratory distress due to edema of glottis.

Are There Effective Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema in Children?

Are There Effective Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema in Children?

A comprehensive review of the therapies currently available to treat HAE in adults shows that some of these treatments are also safe and effective for use in older children and adolescents.