Ecallantide (Kalbitor)
Indications
- Hereditary Angioedema (see Angioedema, [[Angioedema]])
Pharmacology
- Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitor: decreases kallikrein-mediated synthesis of bradykinin
Metabolism
Administration
Dose Adjustment
Adverse Effects
Allergic/Immunologic Adverse Effects
Anaphylaxis (see Anaphylaxis, [[Anaphylaxis]])
- Epidemiology: occurs in 3% of cases
- Clinical: usually occurs within 1 hr of administration
Other Adverse Effects
References