Kynamro
Used for High Cholesterol
Used for High Cholesterol
Kynamro (mipomersen) is an injectable medication that helps lower cholesterol levels in people with a condition called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). It's used together with other cholesterol-lowering medications and diet. This medication is no longer available in the United States.
What is Kynamro (mipomersen)?
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Kynamro |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antilipemic |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Discontinued |
Kynamro (mipomersen) dosage
Typical dosage for Kynamro (mipomersen)
Interactions between Kynamro (mipomersen) and other drugs
Kynamro (mipomersen) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Kynamro (mipomersen). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
