Possible side effects include redness, pain, or bruising at the injection site. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if any of these effects seem to be worsening. Get medical help right away if you experience any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, such as a rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness or trouble breathing.

Repatha can be used to lower cholesterol in adults with several conditions:

• High cholesterol: This includes both inherited (familial) and non-inherited forms.
• Mixed dyslipidemia: High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and other unhealthy fats in the blood.

Repatha is usually used along with a healthy diet:

• For people who can’t reach their target LDL-C level with the highest safe dose of a statin medication. Statins are another type of cholesterol-lowering drug. Repatha may be combined with a statin or other cholesterol-lowering medications.
• For people who can’t take statins at all. This could be because of side effects or other medical conditions.

Repatha can also be used in these cases:

• For children aged 12 and over with a severe inherited form of high cholesterol (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia). It’s used along with other cholesterol-lowering medications.
• For adults with a history of heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease. Repatha helps lower their risk of future heart problems by reducing LDL-C levels.

Important information:

• Before using Repatha, be sure to read the information leaflet provided by your pharmacist.