Repatha Adverse Reactions

Summary of the safety profile: The most commonly reported adverse reactions during pivotal trials, at the recommended doses, were nasopharyngitis (7.4%), upper respiratory tract infection (4.6%), back pain (4.4%), arthralgia (3.9%), influenza (3.2%), and injection site reactions (2.2%). The safety profile in the homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia population was consistent with that demonstrated in the primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia population.
Tabulated summary of adverse reactions: Adverse reactions reported in pivotal, controlled clinical studies, and spontaneous reporting, are displayed by system organ class and frequency in Table 8 as follows using the following convention: very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10), uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100), rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000) and very rare (< 1/10,000). (See Table 8.)

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Description of selected adverse reactions: Injection site reactions: The most frequent injection site reactions were injection site bruising, erythema, haemorrhage, injection site pain, and swelling.
Paediatric population: There is limited experience with Repatha in paediatric patients. Fourteen patients aged ≥ 12 to < 18 years with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia were included in clinical studies. No difference in safety was observed between adolescent and adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia.
The safety and effectiveness of Repatha in paediatric patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia has not been established.
Elderly population: Of the 18,546 patients treated with Repatha in double-blind clinical studies 7,656 (41.3%) were ≥ 65 years old, while 1,500 (8.1%) were ≥ 75 years old. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients.
Immunogenicity: In clinical studies, 0.3% of patients (48 out of 17,992 patients) treated with at least one dose of Repatha tested positive for binding antibody development. The patients whose sera tested positive for binding antibodies were further evaluated for neutralising antibodies and none of the patients tested positive for neutralising antibodies. The presence of anti-evolocumab binding antibodies did not impact the pharmacokinetic profile, clinical response, or safety of Repatha.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions as per local regulations.