Icatibant Viatris
This medicine treats hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks by blocking a substance called bradykinin, which helps stop symptoms like swelling and pain.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Icatibant acetate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, one injection (3 ml, 30 mg) is given under the skin as soon as an HAE attack starts. For children and adolescents (2-17 years, up to 65 kg), the dose is 1 ml to a maximum of 3 ml, based on body weight, given under the skin as soon as an HAE attack starts.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection under the skin, usually in the fatty tissue of the stomach. Each syringe is for single use only.
Important
Adults should not receive more than 3 injections in 24 hours. If more than 8 injections are needed in a month, talk to your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Injection site reactions (e.g., pressure, bruising, numbness, itchy rash, warm feeling)
RARE
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Fever
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Redness of skin
- •Abnormal liver function test
- •Hives (urticaria)
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to ikatibant or any other ingredients.
- Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems (reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) or have recently had a stroke.
- Tell your doctor right away if your HAE symptoms get worse after taking Icatibant Viatris.
- If you have a laryngeal (throat) attack, seek immediate medical help after injecting this medicine.
- If your symptoms do not get better, talk to your doctor about needing more injections. Adults can have up to two extra injections within 24 hours.
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- Do not drive or use machines if you feel tired or dizzy after an HAE attack or after using this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning a pregnancy, or think you might be pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. Do not breastfeed for 12 hours after an injection.