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Medicines C1-esterase inhibitor, humanQuestion & answer

C1-esterase inhibitor, human · Medicine question

How does Berinert work in hereditary angioedema?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Berinert works in hereditary angioedema by replacing deficient C1-esterase inhibitor activity.

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Berinert 500 IU Powder and solvent for solution for injection / infusionCSL Behring UK Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 14Document updated 16 December 2021

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