Teprotumumab-trbw (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 14, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Tepezza
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Teprotumumab
Uses for teprotumumab-trbw
Teprotumumab-trbw injection is used to treat thyroid eye disease.
Teprotumumab-trbw is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using teprotumumab-trbw
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For teprotumumab-trbw, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to teprotumumab-trbw or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of teprotumumab-trbw injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of teprotumumab-trbw injection in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of teprotumumab-trbw. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Diabetes or
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or
- Inflammatory bowel disease—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
Proper use of teprotumumab-trbw
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you teprotumumab-trbw in a hospital. Teprotumumab-trbw is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.