Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Berinert
  2. Cinryze
  3. Haegarda

Descriptions


C1 esterase inhibitor is used to treat or prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE). HAE is a rare disease that causes swelling of the face, hands, feet, throat, stomach, bowels, or genitals. People who have HAE have low levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in their body. This medicine helps increase the amount of C1 esterase inhibitors in the body.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution