ADAKVEO® is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions. Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of ADAKVEO® is important to understand the safety profile of the treatment for SCD patients.
Indication: ADAKVEO® (crizanlizumab) is indicated for the prevention of recurrent VOCs in patients with SCD who are aged 16 years and over. It can be given as an add-on therapy to hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide (HU/HC) or as monotherapy in patients for whom HU/HC is inappropriate or inadequate.1
ADAKVEO® has a conditional marketing authorisation and further evidence is awaited.
Abbreviations: HC, hydroxycarbamide; HU, hydroxyurea; SCD, sickle cell disease; VOC, vaso-occlusive crisis.
Reference
- ADAKVEO® Summary of Product Characteristics.