Inclisiran

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 07 Jan 2026 | 05:30 AM (UTC)

Inclisiran Uses

Inclisiran is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

How Inclisiran works

Inclisiran turns off, or ‘silences,’ the gene PCSK9, which boosts the liver’s ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the blood.

Common side effects of Inclisiran

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Joint pain, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Pain in extremities, Breathlessness

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Expert advice for Inclisiran

Inform your doctor/nurse about any injection site reaction.
Inform your doctor about any active skin disease or injury, such as sunburns, skin rashes, inflammation, or skin infections.