INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Leqvio is used in addition to your cholesterol-lowering diet if you are an adult with a high cholesterol level in your blood (primary hypercholesterolaemia, including heterozygous familial and non-familial, or mixed dyslipidaemia).

DOSAGE

The recommended dose of Leqvio is 284 mg given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The next dose is given after 3 months, followed by further doses every 6 months. Before starting Leqvio you should be on a diet to lower your cholesterol and it is likely that you will be taking a statin. You should stay on this cholesterol-lowering diet and keep taking the statin all the time you receive Leqvio.

Leqvio is for injection under the skin of the abdomen; alternative injection sites include the upper arm or thigh. Leqvio will be given to you by a doctor, pharmacist or nurse (healthcare professional)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Injection site reactions, such as pain, redness or rash.

For full information, please refer to:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.12039.pdf

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