An evidence-based review of the potential role of icatibant in the treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema type I and II
Author(s) -
Bernard Floccard,
Hautin,
Laurence Bouillet,
Coppere,
Allaouchiche
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
core evidence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1555-175X
pISSN - 1555-1741
DOI - 10.2147/ce.s24743
Subject(s) - icatibant , hereditary angioedema , medicine , angioedema , dermatology , intensive care medicine , bradykinin , anesthesia , receptor
Icatibant, a first-in-class B2 bradykinin receptor antagonist, appears to have a favorable efficacy and safety profile for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults.
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