Tezepelumab-ekko (Subcutaneous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 27, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Tezspire

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Pharmacologic Class: Tezepelumab

Uses for tezepelumab-ekko

Tezepelumab-ekko injection is used together with other medicines to treat severe asthma. Tezepelumab-ekko helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. Tezepelumab-ekko will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.

Tezepelumab-ekko is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using tezepelumab-ekko

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 tezepelumab-ekko, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tezepelumab-ekko 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 tezepelumab-ekko injection to treat asthma in children younger than 12 years of age. 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 tezepelumab-ekko 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 tezepelumab-ekko. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Bronchospasm (breathing problem), acute or
• Status asthmaticus (severe asthma attack)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Parasitic infection—Use with caution. It is not known if tezepelumab-ekko may affect patients with this condition. Treat the infection first before using tezepelumab-ekko.

Proper use of tezepelumab-ekko

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you tezepelumab-ekko. It is given as a sh...