Repatha

Description

Repatha (evolocumab) is a PCSK9 inhibitor that’s used to treat high cholesterol in adults and certain children. It also helps lower the risk of heart attack and stroke for adults with heart disease. Repatha (evolocumab) is typically used when you’re having trouble managing cholesterol levels with a heart-healthy diet or with other cholesterol medications (like statins). Repatha (evolocumab) is an injection under the skin that’s given either once every 2 weeks or once every month. Repatha (evolocumab) side effects can include discomfort near the injection site and cold- or flu-like symptoms.