Generic name: evinacumab-dgnb
Dosage form: injection, for intravenous use
Drug class:Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents
What is Evkeeza?
Evkeeza is an injectable prescription medicine used along with other low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering medicines in people older than 12 years of age with a type of high cholesterol called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in people with other causes of high cholesterol.
The effect of Evkeeza on heart problems such as heart attacks, stroke, or death is not known.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children with HoFH under 12 years of age.
Who should not use Evkeeza?
Do not use Evkeeza if you are allergic to evinacumab-dgnb or to any of the other ingredients. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.
Before receiving Evkeeza
Before receiving Evkeeza, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Evkeeza may harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment. People who are able to become pregnant:
- Your healthcare provider may do a pregnancy test before you start treatment
- You should use an effective method of birth control during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose. Talk with your healthcare provider about birth control methods that you can use during this time.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Evkeeza passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will receive Evkeeza or breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
