The mechanism of action of teprotumumab in patients with TED has not been fully characterized. Teprotumumab-trbw binds to IGF-1R and blocks its activation and signaling.

IGF-1R, insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor.

TEPEZZA has been shown to be effective in
patients with TED with a wide range of clinical manifestations1-3

Because each patient responds differently to treatment, it is important that patients complete the full TEPEZZA treatment course of 8 IV infusions as studied in clinical trials4

Additional Study Data

In the OPTIC-X study, TEPEZZA decreased proptosis in
patients who had a disease flare and were re-treated7

Graph showing the trial design and follow-up for the TEPEZZA OPTIC-X retreatment for patients who have had a disease flare Graph showing the trial design and follow-up for the TEPEZZA OPTIC-X retreatment for patients who have had a disease flare Graph showing the trial design and follow-up for the TEPEZZA OPTIC-X retreatment for patients who have had a disease flare

*Defined by general presence of symptoms indicating flare, in addition to at least 1 of the following: increase in proptosis of ≥2 mm in the study eye since Week 24 or an absolute CAS of at least 4 in the study eye with a ≥2-point increase.7

For patients who had a proptosis response at Week 24 and then experienced a flare,* the majority (63%; 5 of 8) achieved improvements in proptosis (≥2-mm reduction from OPTIC-X baseline) with a second course of TEPEZZA at Week 24 in OPTIC-X7†

The OPTIC-X patients who did not experience a ≥2-mm improvement in proptosis (n=3) had reductions relative to their OPTIC baseline (3 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm, respectively)7

For patients who had a proptosis response at Week 24 and then experienced a flare,* the majority (63%; 5 of 8) achieved improvements in proptosis (≥2-mm reduction from OPTIC-X baseline) with a second course of TEPEZZA at Week 24 in OPTIC-X7†

The OPTIC-X patients who did not experience a ≥2-mm improvement in proptosis (n=3) had reductions relative to their OPTIC baseline (3 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm, respectively)7

*Defined by general presence of symptoms indicating flare, in addition to at least 1 of the following: increase in proptosis of ≥2 mm in the study eye since Week 24 or an absolute CAS of at least 4 in the study eye with a ≥2-point increase.7

OPTIC-X re-treatment efficacy with TEPEZZA7

Only 8 patients contributed to data at Week 24, as 1 patient had a significantly delayed visit due to COVID-19 and was excluded from Week 24 analysis per the statistical analysis plan.7

INDICATION

TEPEZZA is indicated for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease regardless of Thyroid Eye Disease activity or duration.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infusion Reactions: TEPEZZA may cause infusion reactions. Infusion reactions have been reported in approximately 4% of patients treated with TEPEZZA. Reported infusion reactions have usually been mild or moderate in severity. Signs and symptoms may include transient increases in blood pressure, feeling hot, tachycardia, dyspnea, headache, and muscular pain. Infusion reactions may occur during an infusion or within 1.5 hours after an infusion. In patients who experience an infusion reaction, consideration should be given to premedicating with an antihistamine, antipyretic, or corticosteroid and/or administering all subsequent infusions at a slower infusion rate.

Preexisting Inflammatory Bowel Disease: TEPEZZA may cause an exacerbation of preexisting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Monitor patients with IBD for flare of disease. If IBD exacerbation is suspected, consider discontinuation of TEPEZZA.

Hyperglycemia: Increased blood glucose or hyperglycemia may occur in patients treated with TEPEZZA. In clinical trials, 10% of patients (two-thirds of whom had preexisting diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance) experienced hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemic events should be controlled with medications for glycemic control, if necessary. Assess patients for elevated blood glucose and symptoms of hyperglycemia prior to infusion and continue to monitor while on treatment with TEPEZZA. Ensure patients with hyperglycemia or preexisting diabetes are under appropriate glycemic control before and while receiving TEPEZZA.

Hearing Impairment Including Hearing Loss: TEPEZZA may cause severe hearing impairment including hearing loss, which in some cases may be permanent. Assess patients’ hearing before, during, and after treatment with TEPEZZA and consider the benefit-risk of treatment with patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo) are muscle spasm, nausea, alopecia, diarrhea, fatigue, hyperglycemia, hearing impairment, dysgeusia, headache, dry skin, weight decreased, nail disorders, and menstrual disorders.

Please see Full Prescribing Information for more information.

INDICATION

TEPEZZA is indicated for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease regardless of Thyroid Eye Disease activity or duration.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infusion Reactions: TEPEZZA may cause infusion reactions. Infusion reactions have been reported in approximately 4% of patients treated with TEPEZZA. Reported infusion reactions have usually been mild or moderate in severity. Signs and symptoms may include transient increases in blood pressure, feeling hot, tachycardia, dyspnea, headache, and muscular pain. Infusion reactions may occur during an infusion or within 1.5 hours after an infusion. In patients who experience an infusion reaction, consideration should be given to premedicating with an antihistamine, antipyretic, or corticosteroid and/or administering all subsequent infusions at a slower infusion rate.

Preexisting Inflammatory Bowel Disease: TEPEZZA may cause an exacerbation of preexisting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Monitor patients with IBD for flare of disease. If IBD exacerbation is suspected, consider discontinuation of TEPEZZA.

Hyperglycemia: Increased blood glucose or hyperglycemia may occur in patients treated with TEPEZZA. In clinical trials, 10% of patients (two-thirds of whom had preexisting diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance) experienced hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemic events should be controlled with medications for glycemic control, if necessary. Assess patients for elevated blood glucose and symptoms of hyperglycemia prior to infusion and continue to monitor while on treatment with TEPEZZA. Ensure patients with hyperglycemia or preexisting diabetes are under appropriate glycemic control before and while receiving TEPEZZA.

Hearing Impairment Including Hearing Loss: TEPEZZA may cause severe hearing impairment including hearing loss, which in some cases may be permanent. Assess patients’ hearing before, during, and after treatment with TEPEZZA and consider the benefit-risk of treatment with patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo) are muscle spasm, nausea, alopecia, diarrhea, fatigue, hyperglycemia, hearing impairment, dysgeusia, headache, dry skin, weight decreased, nail disorders, and menstrual disorders.

Please see Full Prescribing Information for more information.

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