Medicine guide

Waylivra

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Heart, blood pressure and circulation
Active substance
Volanesorsen
Made by
Akcea Therapeutics Ireland Limited

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Waylivra is indicated as an adjunct to diet in adult patients with genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) and at high risk for pancreatitis, in whom response to diet and triglyceride lowering therapy has been inadequate.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byAkcea Therapeutics Ireland Limited
Active substanceVolanesorsen
Used inHeart, blood pressure and circulation
ClassificationC10AX18 · Heart, blood pressure and circulation
Orphan medicineYes — designated for a rare disease, according to the register
Additional monitoring ▼Yes — under additional monitoring (black triangle). Report suspected side effects.
Authorised on2019-05-03
Last updated by the regulator2026-03-23
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/004538

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).