Inclisiran
Information about Inclisiran
Inclisiran Uses
Inclisiran is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Inclisiran works
Inclisiran turns off, or ‘silences,’ the gene PCSK9, which boosts the liver’s ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the blood.
Common side effects of Inclisiran
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Joint pain, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Pain in extremities, Breathlessness
Expert advice for Inclisiran
- Inform your doctor/nurse about any injection site reaction.
- Inform your doctor about any active skin disease or injury, such as sunburns, skin rashes, inflammation, or skin infections.