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Tezspire

Tezspire

tezepelumab

Manufacturer:

AstraZeneca

Distributor:

Zuellig
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Four Star
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tezepelumab
Indications/Uses
Add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma in adults & adolescents ≥12 yr who are inadequately controlled despite high-dose inhaled corticosteroids plus another medicinal product for maintenance treatment.
Dosage/Direction for Use
SC Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 210 mg every 4 wk.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, anaphylaxis, rash) may occur following administration. Immediately discontinue in case of serious hypersensitivity reaction (eg, anaphylaxis). Do not inj into areas where skin is tender, bruised, erythematous, or hardened. Asthma-related symptoms or exacerbations may occur during treatment. Do not use to treat acute asthma exacerbations. Abrupt discontinuation of corticosteroids after initiation of therapy is not recommended. Patients w/ pre-existing serious infections &/or pre-existing helminth infections should be treated before initiating tezepelumab therapy. Discontinue therapy in case of serious infection &/or serious cardiac event while receiving treatment. Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy unless expected benefit to pregnant mother is greater than any possible risk to foetus. Risk to breast-fed child cannot be excluded during the 1st few days after birth. Safety & efficacy in childn <12 yr have not been established.
Adverse Reactions
Pharyngitis; rash; arthralgia; inj site reaction.
Drug Interactions
Avoid use of live attenuated vaccines.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
ATC Classification
R03DX11 - tezepelumab ; Belongs to the class of other systemic drugs used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Tezspire soln for inj 210 mg/1.91 mL
Packing/Price
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