Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) Approved Drugs
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
Found 7 Approved Drugs for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
Ezetimibe
Brand Names
Zetia, Nexlizet
Ezetimibe
Brand Names
Zetia, Nexlizet
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: June 12, 2017
Classification: Adenosine Triphosphate-Citrate Lyase Inhibitor
Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate. Ezetimibe tablet is an inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol (and related phytosterol) absorption indicated as an adjunct to diet to: Reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and non-HDL-C in patients with primary hyperlipidemia, alone or in combination with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin).
Juxtapid
Generic Name
Lomitapide
Juxtapid
Generic Name
Lomitapide
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 03, 2013
Classification: Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein Inhibitor
JUXTAPID is a microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to a low-fat diet and other lipid-lowering treatments, including LDL apheresis where available, to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), apolipoprotein B (apo B), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) ( 1 ). Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of JUXTAPID have not been established in patients with hypercholesterolemia who do not have HoFH, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) ( 1 ). The effect of JUXTAPID on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined ( 1 ).
Evkeeza
Generic Name
Evinacumab
Evkeeza
Generic Name
Evinacumab
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous
FDA approval date: February 11, 2021
Classification: Angiopoietin-like 3 Inhibitor
EVKEEZA is indicated as an adjunct to other low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapies for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients, aged 5 years and older, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). EVKEEZA is an angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to other low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapies for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients, aged 5 years and older, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The safety and effectiveness of EVKEEZA have not been established in patients with other causes of hypercholesterolemia, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). ( 1 ) The effects of EVKEEZA on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have not been determined. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The safety and effectiveness of EVKEEZA have not been established in patients with other causes of hypercholesterolemia, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). The effects of EVKEEZA on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have not been determined.
Repatha
Generic Name
Evolocumab
Repatha
Generic Name
Evolocumab
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous
FDA approval date: October 09, 2018
Classification: PCSK9 Inhibitor
REPATHA is indicated: To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (CV death, myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina requiring hospitalization, or coronary revascularization) in adults with established cardiovascular disease As an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)-lowering therapies, in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), to reduce LDL-C As an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with HeFH, to reduce LDL-C As an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), to reduce LDL-C REPATHA is a PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9) inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (CV death, myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina requiring hospitalization, or coronary revascularization) in adults with established cardiovascular disease ( 1 ) as an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)-lowering therapies, in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), to reduce LDL-C ( 1 ) as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with HeFH, to reduce LDL-C ( 1 ) as an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), to reduce LDL-C ( 1 )
Atorvastatin
Brand Names
Olmesartan Medoxomil, Lipitor, Amlodipine, Amlodipine Besylate, Azor, Tribenzor, Caduet, Norvasc, Atorvaliq
Atorvastatin
Brand Names
Olmesartan Medoxomil, Lipitor, Amlodipine, Amlodipine Besylate, Azor, Tribenzor, Caduet, Norvasc, Atorvaliq
Form: Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 31, 1992
Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Amlodipine besylate tablet, USP is a calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: Hypertension.
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