What kind of medicine is Repatha?
Repatha (evolocumab) is a prescription drug that treats high cholesterol by lowering LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels. It is a monoclonal antibody, meaning it is a lab-made protein designed to target a specific body process involved in cholesterol control.[1]
How does Repatha work in the body?
Repatha works by binding to PCSK9, a protein that reduces the liver’s ability to clear LDL cholesterol from the blood. By blocking PCSK9, Repatha helps the liver remove more LDL cholesterol, lowering blood cholesterol levels.[1]
What is Repatha used for?
Repatha is used in people who need additional LDL cholesterol lowering beyond lifestyle changes and, in many cases, other cholesterol medicines (such as statins). It’s also used for certain genetic or high-risk situations where LDL levels stay high.[1]
Is Repatha a pill or an injection?
Repatha is an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous).[1]
Where does Repatha fit compared with statins or ezetimibe?
Unlike statins or ezetimibe (which act through small-molecule or intestinal pathways), Repatha is a targeted biologic (monoclonal antibody) that lowers LDL by blocking PCSK9.[1]
Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/