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What Is Tezspire?
Classic asthma symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and cough.
Regular use ofcontroller medicinescan help keep asthma under control consistently, andrescue inhalerstreat acute asthma attacks within minutes.
Blocking this inflammation leads to decreased airway restriction and improved breathing.
Tezspire is a prescription drug, which means you need an order for it from your healthcare provider.
It is also considered a specialty drug and may require special approval from your insurance company.
You will most likely receive it as a shipment from a specialty pharmacy.
Tezspire is given subcutaneously (under the skin) by a healthcare provider.
Maintenance treatment is taken regularly, even when youre feeling good, to keep the condition under control.
The needles are small, only about a quarter of an inch long.
It can also be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 30 days.
How Long Does Tezspire Take to Work?
Let your healthcare provider know if your symptoms get worse or dont improve for several weeks after starting Tezspire.
What Are the Side Effects of Tezspire?
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
A healthcare provider can advise you on side effects.
If you experience other effects, contact your pharmacist or a healthcare provider.
You may report side effects to the FDA atfda.gov/medwatchor 1-800-FDA-1088.
Common Side Effects
These are the most common side effects of Tezspire.
Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think youre having a medical emergency.
Report Side Effects
Tezspire may cause other side effects.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Dosage: How Much Tezspire Should I Take?
A trained healthcare provider will administer Tezspire to you as a subcutaneous injection.
You will visit a healthcare provider’s office or infusion clinic to receive a dose every four weeks.
Each vial and pre-filled syringe contains a single dose.
Modifications
Certain factors may affect your decision to take this medication.
The third trimester is when the highest amount of monoclonal antibodies get transferred across the placenta.
Speak with your healthcare provider about whether to use Tezspire if youre planning to become pregnant.
Side effects experienced by children in clinical trials were similar to those experienced by the adult population.
Overdose: What Happens If I Take Too Much Tezspire?
Tezspire is an injection given at a healthcare providers office.
What Happens If I Overdose on Tezspire?
You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
Do not receive any live vaccines (immunizations) while you are being treated with tezepelumab-ekko.
Check with your doctor before receiving any vaccines.
What Are Reasons I Shouldn’t Take Tezspire?
You shouldnt use Tezspire if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to it or any of its ingredients.
Tezspire should also not be used to treat acute asthma symptoms or acute exacerbations.
These infections should be treated before starting Tezspire, as Tezspire may interfere with how the infection medicine works.
What Other Medications Interact With Tezspire?
What Medications Are Similar?
There are many other medications known as monoclonal antibodies, like Tezspire.
It is NOT a list of drugs recommended to take with Tezspire.
In fact, you should not take these drugs together.
Discuss any questions or concerns with your pharmacist or a healthcare provider.
It is used in addition to other standard asthma treatments when symptoms are not controlled well enough.
How Can I Stay Healthy While Taking Tezspire?
Food and Drug Administration.Tezspire package insert.
2019;7(6):e00535.
