Repatha Pushtronex

Generic name:evolocumab [ E-voe-LOK-ue-mab ]
Brand names: Repatha, Repatha Pushtronex, Repatha SureClick
Drug class:PCSK9 inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 28, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Repatha Pushtronex?

Repatha Pushtronex works by helping the liver reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood.

Repatha Pushtronex is used together with a low-fat diet and other cholesterol-lowering medications in people with homozygous or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited types of high cholesterol). These conditions can cause high blood levels of LDL cholesterol, and can also cause plaque to build up inside your arteries.

Repatha Pushtronex is also used to help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with heart or blood vessel problems caused by plaque build-up or hardening in the arteries (also called atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis).

Repatha Pushtronex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Repatha Pushtronex if you are allergic to it.

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