Tezspire TM
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Active ingredients: tezepelumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Tezspire, tezepelumab 210 mg in 1.91mL solution for Injection prefilled syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
TEZSPIRE is indicated as an add-on maintenance treatment in patients aged 12 years and older with severe asthma who are inadequately controlled despite optimal therapy including medium or high dose inhaled corticosteroids plus another non-steroidal medicinal product for maintenance treatment.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear to opalescent, colourless to light yellow solution for injection in a,prefilled syringe and a prefilled Pen.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Heat
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient tezepelumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
