Eptinezumab-jjmr (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 29, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Vyepti
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antimigraine
Pharmacologic Class: Eptinezumab
Uses for eptinezumab-jjmr
Eptinezumab-jjmr injection is used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.
Eptinezumab-jjmr is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using eptinezumab-jjmr
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 eptinezumab-jjmr, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to eptinezumab-jjmr 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 on the relationship of age to the effects of eptinezumab-jjmr injection have not been performed in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of eptinezumab-jjmr injection have not been performed in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
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.
Proper use of eptinezumab-jjmr
A nurse or other healthcare professional will give you eptinezumab-jjmr in a hospital. Eptinezumab-jjmr is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so the needle should remain in place for at least 30 minutes every 3 months.
