Alirocumab Benefits & Uses

Alirocumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Heart Disease (Read More - Home remedies for heart disease)

Alirocumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alirocumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Alirocumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Alirocumab in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Alirocumab safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Alirocumab in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Kidneys?

Alirocumab does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Liver?

Alirocumab does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alirocumab on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Alirocumab on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alirocumab

Is this Alirocumab habit forming or addictive?

Alirocumab does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Alirocumab, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alirocumab can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Alirocumab should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Alirocumab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Alirocumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alirocumab

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alirocumab, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Alirocumab

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alirocumab with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Alirocumab

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 124-125

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