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Garadacimab is an experimental human monoclonal antibody under investigation for the treatment of hereditary angioedema. [1] Garadacimab is a monoclonal antibody against the activated coagulation factor XIIa (FXIIa), with potential anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant activities.
Treatment to protect the airway may include intubation or cricothyroidotomy. [1] Histamine-related angioedema can be treated with antihistamines, corticosteroids, and epinephrine. [1] In those with bradykinin-related disease a C1 esterase inhibitor, ecallantide, or icatibant may be used. [1] Fresh frozen plasma may be used instead. [1]
Treatment of acquired angioedema is separated into two main parts. First controlling acute symptoms during angioedema attacks is crucial for preventing and lowering the risk of mortality. [20] Second, managing AAE chronically with prophylactic treatment is important to improve prognosis and quality of life. [20]
Normal C1 inhibitor level hereditary angioedema is thought to involve various mutations that increased bradykinin activity and cause a decreased threshold for activation of the plasma contact system thus leading to the symptoms of angioedema. [7] Hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor is a genetically heterogeneous disorder.
[5] [11] Lanadelumab is the first treatment for hereditary angioedema prevention made by using cells within a lab, not human plasma. [ 12 ] Common side effects include pain associated with injection site reactions , injection site bruising , upper respiratory infection , headache , rash , myalgia , dizziness , and diarrhea .
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