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Hereditary Angioedema: A Perspective on Prophylactic Treatment

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Guest: Dr. Timothy Craig Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease that can cause recurrent, unpredictable, and potentially life-threatening attacks of swelling in the body.2 The unpredictability of these attacks is a significant burden on patients.3 Fortunately, preventive treatments like TAKHZYRO® (lanadelumab-flyo) can help reduce the frequency and severity of HAE attacks.1 Here to share key information and data on this treatment option is Dr. Timothy Craig, Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. IndicationTAKHZYRO® (lanadelumab-flyo) is indicated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in patients ≥2 years of age. Important Safety InformationHypersensitivity reactions have been observed. In case of a severe hypersensitivity reaction, discontinue TAKHZYRO administration and institute appropriate treatment. Adverse Reactions: The most commonly observed adverse reactions (≥10%) associated with TAKHZYRO wer