Hereditary angioedema

Overview

What is hereditary angioedema?

Hereditary angioedema, or HAE, is a rare, potentially disabling and life-threatening genetic disorder characterized by episodes of severe swelling (angioedema) in the hands, feet, genitals, stomach, face and/or throat.

How common is hereditary angioedema?

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a very rare and potentially life-threatening genetic condition that occurs in about 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 50,000 people.1


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Symptoms

What are the symptoms of hereditary angioedema?

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How is it diagnosed?

The diagnosis of hereditary angioedema is based upon patient history and physical findings during episodes of swelling (angioedema) combined with unexplained abdominal pain, family history and X-rays. Blood and genetic samples are also required to diagnose and distinguish between the two different types of hereditary angioedema, Type I and II.

Medications

Hereditary Angioedema

The following specialty medications are available at Accredo, your specialty pharmacy, for the treatment of hereditary angioedema.

Medication Manufacturer
Berinert® (C1 esterase inhibitor) CSL Behring, LLC
Cinryze® (C1 esterase inhibitor) Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Firazyr® (icatibant injection) Takeda Pharmaceuticals/Teva Pharmaceuticals
Haegarda® (C1 esterase inhibitor) CSL Behring, LLC
Kalbitor® (ecallantide) Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Ruconest® (C1 esterase inhibitor) Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
Sajazir™ (Icatibant) Cycle Pharmaceuticals
Takhzyro™ (lanadelumab-flyo) Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Financing Your Care

Financial assistance coordination may be available to help with your medication costs, including manufacturer and community programs. Accredo representatives are available to help find a program that may work for you.


Financial Guidance

Life-saving specialty medication can be expensive. Learn how the Accredo teams help individuals find ways to afford the medication they need to survive in this video.

Find Support

Hereditary Angioedema Organizations

Meet the Team

Your Accredo hereditary angioedema team is dedicated to serving you and we understand the complexity of your condition. Our specialty-trained clinicians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any questions.

Why We Do It

Accredo supports patients with chronic and complex conditions and helps them live their best life. Watch our video to learn why we do what we do for our patients.

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