Tepezza®
Tepezza® (teprotumumab-trbw) is an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease, an autoimmune disease characterized by proptosis (a condition where the eyes are pushed forward and bulge outward) leading to eye pain double vision and difficulty closing the eyelid.
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WHAT IT TREATS: |
MANUFACTURER: Horizon Therapeutics |
CLASS: Growth hormone receptor blockers |
PRESCRIBED BY: Ophthalmologist |
HOW ADMINISTERED: IV Infusion |
FREQUENCY: Once every three weeks for eight doses |
Length of infusion: 90 mins |
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