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Consequences of VOCs

VOCs are the clinical hallmark of SCD.2 Learn why preventing VOCs is important for your patients.

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VOC Prevention

ADAKVEO was proven to prevent VOCs across all patient types in the SUSTAIN clinical trial.1

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The History of ADAKVEO

Learn about the scientific discoveries that led to the development of ADAKVEO.

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ADAKVEO Mechanism of Action

ADAKVEO is the first and only approved targeted monoclonal antibody that works by inhibiting P-selectin-mediated multicellular adhesion in SCD—thereby preventing vaso-occlusion.1,3

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INDICATION

ADAKVEO® (crizanlizumab) IV infusion is indicated for the prevention of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in sickle cell disease patients aged 16 years and over.

SCD, sickle cell disease; VOCs, vaso-occlusive crises.
References: 1. Adakveo [summary of product characteristics]. Basel, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma AG; 2021. 2. Ballas SK, Gupta K, Adams-Graves P. Sickle cell pain: a critical reappraisal. Blood. 2012;120(18):3647-3656. 3. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. SBIR Success Stories. NHLBI funding leads to promising drug candidate to prevent sickle cell pain. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training/funding-opportunities-and-contacts/small-business-program/sbir-success-stories/nhlbi-funding-leads-promising-drug-candidate-prevent-sickle-cell-pain. Accessed November 8, 2021.