Treatment Options for HAE Attacks
Treatment options for HAE aims at on preventing an attack from occurring and reducing the severity of the symptoms when an attack happens. 7 medications can be used for treating HAE attacks. These include:
– Cinryze: This intravenous medication is a C1 esterase inhibitor. It can prevent HAE attacks from occurring in adults, teenagers, and children.
– Berinert: Made from human plasma, this is also an intravenous medication with C1 inhibitor concentrate. It can be used for adults and children.
– Ruconest: This is another intravenous medication. It is a recombinant C1 inhibitor concentrate that is free of plasma. It can be used for teenagers and adults.
– Haegarda: This is a plasma-derived, self-administered C1 esterase inhibitor concentrate that can treat symptoms of HAE attacks.
– Lanadelumab-flyo: This is a plasma-redived kallikrein inhibitor. It can be injected in those who are more than 12 years old.
– Icatibant: An injection of this B2 bradykinin receptor antagonist can treat acute attacks in those who are more than 18 years old.
– Ecallantide: An injection of this kallikrein inhibitor can treat acute attacks in those who are more than 12 years old.
Overall, you should consult your healthcare provider to design the most effective plan for treating HAE attacks. [8]
