What is ecallantide?
Ecallantide is used to treat attacks of hereditary angioedema (an immune system disorder). This medication is used in people who are at least 16 years old.
Ecallantide is not a cure for hereditary angioedema.
Ecallantide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about ecallantide?
You should not receive ecallantide if you are allergic to it.
Before you receive ecallantide, tell your doctor if you have a history of any type of allergy.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible before you are treated to tell your caregivers about your health conditions or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows that you have received this medication.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving ecallantide?
You should not receive ecallantide if you are allergic to it.
Before you receive ecallantide, tell your doctor if you have a history of any type of allergy.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ecallantide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether ecallantide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
In an emergency situation, it may not be possible before you are treated with ecallantide to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.