Active Ingredient: Olezarsen
Olezarsen is indicated as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS).
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Subcutaneous, 80 milligrams olezarsen, once monthly.
The recommended dose of olezarsen is 80 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once monthly.
If a dose is missed, olezarsen should be administered as soon as possible. Dosing at monthly intervals should be resumed from the date of the most recently administered dose.
Olezarsen is intended for subcutaneous use only. It should not be administered intramuscularly.
This medicinal product should be administered into the abdomen or front of the thigh. The back of the upper arm can also be used as an injection site if a healthcare provider or caregiver administers the injection. It should not be injected into skin that is bruised, tender, red, or hard, into scars or damaged skin; the area around the navel should be avoided.
Some patients might not be responsive to the treatment after 6 months, in such a case the discontinuation of olezarsen should be considered on an individual basis by the prescribing physician.
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