Tezepelumab

Generic name: Tezepelumab
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (ekko 210 mg/1.91 mL)
Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants

Usage of Tezepelumab

Tezepelumab is used together with other medicines for the maintenance treatment of severe asthma in people 12 years and older and whose asthma is not controlled with their current medication.

Tezepelumab is not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks or bronchospasms. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working.

Tezepelumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tezepelumab side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur during or after the injection. Tell your caregiver if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, short of breath, or if you have swelling in your face.

Common side effects of tezepelumab may include:

sore throat; or

joint or back pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Tezepelumab

You should not be treated with tezepelumab if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

a severe allergic reaction;

a parasite (helminth) infection; or

if you are scheduled to receive or have received a live vaccine recently.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

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How to use Tezepelumab

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma:

210 mg suBCutaneously every 4 weeks Comments:-This drug is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus. Use: As add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma:

12 years or older: 210 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks Comments:-This drug is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus. Use: As add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma in pediatric patients 12 years or older.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Tezepelumab

Other drugs may affect tezepelumab, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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