Switching from long-term androgen treatment to Takhzyro (lanadelumab) successfully prevented swelling attacks and reduced cardiovascular risk in a man with hereditary angioedema (HAE) type 1, according to a report from Italy. The man had undergone two kidney transplants and was on immunosuppressant medications for several years. According to…
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A European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee has recommended that the antibody-based therapy garadacimab be approved as a once-monthly preventive treatment to reduce the risk of swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) ages 12 and older. The positive opinion from the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products…
Angioedema is the formal medical term for swelling under the skin. It usually occurs as part of an allergic reaction, but has forms that are not due to allergies.
Acute angioedema often occurs as part of an allergic reaction to various allergens or triggers. These can include certain foods, insect bites or stings, medications, and natural rubber products like latex.
Angioedema and hives often occur at the same time. However, angioedema causes large, thick welts which may not be itchy, whereas hives are smaller and usually itchy.
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