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Takhzyro 300 mg solution for injection in Pre-filled syringe – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - Takhzyro 300 mg solution for injection in Pre-filled syringe

1. What TAKHZYRO is and what it is used for

TAKHZYRO contains the active substance lanadelumab.

What TAKHZYRO is used for

TAKHZYRO is a medicine used in patients 2 years and older to prevent angioedema attacks in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE).

What hereditary angioedema (HAE) is

HAE is a condition which runs in families. With this condition your blood does not have enough of a protein called ‘C1 inhibitor’, or C1 inhibitor does not work properly. This leads to too much ‘plasma kallikrein’, which in turn produces higher levels of ‘bradykinin’ in your bloodstream. Too much bradykinin leads to symptoms of HAE like swelling and pain on the,

  • hands and feet
  • face, eyelids, lips or tongue
  • voice-box (larynx), which may make breathing difficult
  • genitals

How TAKHZYRO works

TAKHZYRO is a type of protein that blocks the activity of plasma kallikrein. This helps to reduce the amount of bradykinin in your bloodstream and prevents symptoms of HAE.

2. What you need to know before you use TAKHZYRO

Do not use TAKHZYRO

If you are allergic to lanadelumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

  • Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using TAKHZYRO.
  • If you have a severe allergic reaction to TAKHZYRO with symptoms such as a rash, a

    tight chest, wheezing, or a fast heart beat, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.

Keeping a record

It is strongly recommended that every time you have a dose of TAKHZYRO, you write down the name and batch number of the medicine. This is so that you keep a record of the batches used. Laboratory tests

Tell your doctor if you are using TAKHZYRO before you have laboratory tests to measure how well your blood is clotting. This is because TAKHZYRO in the blood may interfere with some laboratory tests, leading to inaccurate results

Children and adolescents

TAKHZYRO is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age. This is because it has not been studied in this age group.

Other medicines and TAKHZYRO

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

TAKHZYRO is not known to affect other medicines or be affected by other medicines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before starting to use TAKHZYRO. There is limited information on the safety of TAKHZYRO use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of lanadelumab during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Your doctor will discuss with you the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

This medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. TAKHZYRO contains sodium

The medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per pre-filled syringe, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

TAKHZYRO contains polysorbate 80

This medicine contains 0.2 mg of polysorbate 80 in each pre-filled syringe, which is equivalent to 0.1 mg/ml. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions. Tell your doctor if you or your child have any known allergies.

3. How to use TAKHZYRO

TAKHZYRO is provided in single-use pre-filled syringes as ready-to-use solution. Your treatment will be started and managed under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the care of patients with HAE.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure or have any further questions on the use of this medicine.

How much TAKHZYRO to use

For adults and adolescents 12 to less than 18 years of age:

‒ The recommended starting dose is 300 mg lanadelumab every 2 weeks. If you have not had an attack for a long period, your doctor may change the dose to 300 mg lanadelumab every 4 weeks, especially if you have a low body weight. ‒ In patients with a body weight less than 40 kg, a starting dose of 150 mg lanadelumab every 2 weeks may also be considered. If you have not had an attack for a long period, your doctor may change the dose to 150 mg lanadelumab every 4 weeks. For children 2 to less than 12 years of age, the recommended dose is based on body weight:

dose Dose adjustment

10 to less than 20 kg 150 mg lanadelumab

every 4 weeks

A dose increase to 150 mg lanadelumab every 3 weeks may be considered in patients with insufficient control of attacks

20 to less than 40 kg 150 mg lanadelumab

every 2 weeks

A dose reduction to 150 mg lanadelumab every 4 weeks may be considered in patients who are stably attack free on treatment

40 kg or more 300 mg lanadelumab

every 2 weeks

A dose reduction to 300 mg lanadelumab every 4 weeks may be considered in patients who are stably attack free on treatment

‒ For patients with a body weight of 20 to less than 40 kg who have not had an attack for a long period, the doctor may allow your child or the child you are caring for to continue with the same dose when reaching 12 years of age.

How to inject TAKHZYRO

If you inject TAKHZYRO yourself or if your caregiver injects it, you or your caregiver must carefully read and follow the instructions in section 7, “Instructions for use”.

  • TAKHZYRO is for injection under the skin (‘subcutaneous injection’).
  • The injection can be given either by yourself or a caregiver for patients 12 years and older
  • The injection can be given by either healthcare provider or caregiver for patients 2 to less than 12 years of age.
  • A doctor, pharmacist or nurse should show you how to prepare and inject TAKHZYRO properly before you use it for the first time. Do not inject yourself or someone else until you have been trained to inject the medicine.
  • Insert the needle into the fatty tissue in the tummy (abdomen), thigh or upper arm.
  • Inject the medicine in a different place each time.
  • Use each pre-filled syringe of TAKHZYRO only once.

If you use more TAKHZYRO than you should

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you take too much TAKHZYRO. If you forget to use TAKHZYRO

If you miss a dose of TAKHZYRO, inject your dose as soon as possible. The next dose scheduled may need to be adjusted based on the intended dosing frequency to ensure

  • at least 10 days between doses for patients on every 2 weeks doing schedule,
  • at least 17 days between doses for patients on every 3 weeks dosing schedule,
  • at least 24 days between doses for patients on every 4 weeks dosing schedule. If you are not sure when to inject TAKHZYRO after a missed dose, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

If you stop using TAKHZYRO

It is important that you keep injecting TAKHZYRO as instructed by your doctor even if you feel better. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you have a severe allergic reaction to TAKHZYRO with symptoms such as a rash, tight chest, wheezing, or a fast heart beat, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you notice any of the following side effects. Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

  • Reactions where the injection is given – symptoms include pain, skin redness, bruising, discomfort, swelling, bleeding, itching, hardening of skin, tingling, warmth, rash and hives (urticaria).

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

  • Allergic reactions including itching, discomfort and tingling of the tongue
  • Dizziness, feeling faint
  • Raised skin rash
  • Muscle pain
  • Blood tests showing liver changes

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via United Kingdom

Yellow Card Scheme

Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store TAKHZYRO

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. TAKHZYRO 300 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Store in a refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C). Do not freeze. Keep the pre-filled syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Pre-filled syringes may be stored below 25 °C for a single period of 14 days, but not beyond the expiry date. turn over

Package leaflet:

Information for the user

TAKHZYRO 300 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

lanadelumab

Package leaflet: Information for the user

TAKHZYRO 300 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

lanadelumab

Package leaflet: Information for the user

TAKHZYRO 300 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

lanadelumab

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Do not return TAKHZYRO to refrigerated storage after storage at room temperature. When one pre-filled syringe from a multi-pack is removed from refrigeration, return the remaining pre-filled syringes to the refrigerator until future use when needed. Do not use this medicine if you notice signs of deterioration such as particles in the pre-filled syringe or changed colour of the injection solution.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What TAKHZYRO contains

  • The active substance is lanadelumab. Each pre-filled syringe contains 300 mg of

    lanadelumab in 2 ml solution.

  • The other ingredients are disodium phosphate dihydrate (E339), citric acid

    monohydrate (E330), histidine, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80 (E433) and water for injections – see section 2 “TAKHZYRO contains sodium” and “TAKHZYRO contains polysorbate 80”.

What TAKHZYRO looks like and contents of the pack

TAKHZYRO is presented as a clear, colourless to slightly yellow solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.

TAKHZYRO is available as:

  • a single pack containing one 2 ml pre-filled syringe in a carton
  • a single pack containing two 2 ml pre-filled syringes in a carton
  • in multipacks comprising 3 cartons, each carton containing two 2 ml pre-filled syringes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch

Block 2 Miesian Plaza

50-58 Baggot Street Lower

Dublin 2

D02 HW68

Ireland

Manufacturer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch

Block 2 Miesian Plaza

50-58 Baggot Street Lower

Dublin 2

D02 HW68

Ireland

This leaflet was last revised in 06/2026

  1. 7. Instructions for use

Be sure that you read, understand, and follow the Instructions for Use before injecting TAKHZYRO. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Intended use

The TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe is a fixed dose (300 mg/2 ml), ready-to-use, disposable, needle-based injection device intended for subcutaneous administration of the drug product by healthcare providers, caregivers, or by self-administration (for patients 12 years and older). Storing TAKHZYRO

  • Store the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe in the refrigerator at 2 °C to 8 °C. Do not freeze.
  • Pre-filled syringe removed from refrigeration should be stored below 25 °C and used within

    14 days. Do not return TAKHZYRO to refrigerated storage after storage at room temperature.

  • When one pre-filled syringe from a multi-pack is removed from refrigeration, return the

    remaining pre-filled syringes to the refrigerator until future use when needed.

  • Store TAKHZYRO in the original carton to protect the pre-filled syringe from light.
  • Throw away (discard) the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe if it has been kept out of the

    refrigerator, frozen, or not kept in the original carton protected from light.

  • Do not shake TAKHZYRO.
  • Keep TAKHZYRO and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Parts of your TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe before use (Figure A).

Needle

(inside cap)

Plunger Rod

Finger Grip

Keep finger grip on at all times

Stopper

Syringe Barrel

with Medicine Needle Cap

Figure A: TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe STEP 1: Prepare for your injection

a. Gather an alcohol swab, cotton ball or gauze pad, adhesive bandage and a sharps

disposal container (Figure B) and place on a clean, flat, surface in a well-lit area. These supplies are not included in the TAKHZYRO packaging.

Alcohol Swab Cotton Ball or Gauze Pad Adhesive

Bandage

Sharps Container

Figure B: Supplies

b. Remove TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe from

refrigerator.

  • Do not use the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe

    if the tamper evident seal is open or broken.

  • Before you prepare your injection, allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
  • Your medicine is sensitive to warm

    temperatures. Do not use heat sources such as a microwave or hot water to warm your TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe.

  • Do not remove the needle cap until you

    are ready to inject.

c. Open the carton. Hold the syringe barrel and

remove the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe from the tray (Figure C).

Figure C: Remove pre-filled syringe

d. Wash your hands with soap and water

(Figure D). Dry your hands completely

  • Do not touch any surface or body part

    after washing your hands before the injection.

    Figure D: Wash hands

e. Check the expiration date (EXP) on the

syringe barrel (Figure E).

Do not use the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe if the expiration date has passed. If the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe is expired, throw it away (discard) in a sharps container and contact your healthcare provider.

EXP: MM YYYY

Figure E: Location of expiration date

f. Inspect the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe for

any damage and make sure the medicine is colourless to slightly yellow (Figure F).

  • Do not use product if syringe is

    damaged – e.g., cracked syringe.

  • Do not use the TAKHZYRO pre-filled

    syringe if the medicine is discoloured, cloudy or has flakes or particles in it.

  • You might see air bubbles in the

    TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe. This is normal and will not affect your dose. If you cannot use the pre-filled syringe, contact your healthcare provider.

    Figure F: Inspect the pre-filled

    syringe

STEP 2: Select and prepare your injection site

a. The TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe should be

injected into the following sites only (Figure G):

o stomach area (abdomen)

o thighs

o upper arms (only if healthcare provider or

caregiver is giving you the injection)

  • Do not inject into an area of your

    body where the skin is irritated, reddened, bruised, or infected.

  • The area you choose for injection

    should be at least 5 cm away from any scars or your belly button (navel). Important:

Rotate injection sites to keep skin healthy. Each new injection should be given at least 3 cm from the last site you used.

Figure G: Injection sites

b. Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab

and allow it to dry completely (Figure H).

  • Do not fan or blow on the clean site.
  • Do not touch this area again before

    giving your injection.

    Figure H: Clean injection site

    c. Firmly hold the middle of the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe with one hand and with the other hand, gently pull the needle cap straight off. Throw away the needle cap in your trash or in your sharps container (Figure I).

    • Do not touch or push the plunger rod until you are ready to inject.
    • Do not recap your TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe to avoid a needle stick injury.
    • Do not use the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe if it has been dropped without the needle cap.
    • Do not use the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe if the needle looks damaged or bent.
    • Do not touch the needle or allow the needle to touch anything.

      Figure I: Remove the needle cap

STEP 3: Inject TAKHZYRO a. Grip the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe in one hand like a pencil (Figure J). Avoid touching the needle or pushing on the plunger.

Figure J: Grip pre-filled syringe b. With your other hand, gently pinch about

3 cm fold of skin at the cleaned injection site.

  • Keep pinching until the injection is complete and the needle is removed (Figure K).

    Figure K: Pinch 3 cm fold of skin c. With one quick, short motion, push needle all the way into skin at a 45-to-90 degree angle. Make sure to keep the needle in place (Figure L).

Important: Inject directly into the fatty layer under the skin (subcutaneous injection).

Figure L: Insert the needle d. Slowly push the plunger rod all the way down until it stops (Figure M).

e. Slowly withdraw needle while maintaining the syringe at the same angle. Gently release fold of skin.

Important: Do not withdraw the needle until all of the medicine is injected and the syringe barrel is empty.

When the injection is complete, you will see the stopper at the bottom of the syringe barrel (Figure N).

Figure M: Push the plunger rod all the way down

Figure N: Stopper at the bottom of the syringe barrel f. Press cotton ball or gauze pad over injection site if needed and hold for 10 seconds.

  • Do not rub the injection site. You may have a minor bleeding. This is normal.
  • Cover injection site with an adhesive bandage if needed.

g. Throw away (dispose) your used TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe.

  • Put your used TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe in a sharps disposal container right away after use (Figure O).
  • Do not recap the needle to avoid needle stick injury.
  • Do not reuse the TAKHZYRO pre-filled syringe and any of your injection supplies.
  • Do not touch the needle.

Important: Always keep the sharps disposal container out of the reach of children.

Figure O: Dispose in a sharps container

About this document

Source: MHRA - Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (products.mhra.gov.uk) · Marketing authorisation: PLGB 54937/0020

Last revision stated in the text: June 2026 · MHRA data as of 13 October 2026

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Facts about Takhzyro 300 mg solution for injection in Pre-filled syringe

Prescription needed? Yes, prescription-only medicine (POM)
Active substance Lanadelumab
Strength 300 mg (150 mg/ml)
Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection
How is it taken Subcutaneous
Pack sizes 1 pre-filled disposable injection
Is it available? Listed as available (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Drug group (ATC)
  1. B Blood and blood forming organ drugs
    1. B06 Other hematological agents
      1. B06A Other hematological agents
        1. B06AC Drugs used in hereditary angioedema
          1. B06AC05 lanadelumab
Marketing authorisation PLGB 54937/0020
Codes GTIN 0642621076165 · BNF 09010800

Sources: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), release 10.2.0 of 19 October 2026, NHS Business Services Authority. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.