07 Mar Onpattro
Onpattro
What is Onpattro?
Onpattro (patisiran) is a medication prescribed to adults that have polyneuropathy caused by hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis.
hATTR amyloidosis is a result of a mutation in transthyretin (TTR) gene. As a result, the TTR protein misfolds, which inevitably results in misshapen proteins being deposited as amyloid throughout different tissues and organs in the body.
As these amyloid deposits build up, it can causes a variety of health conditions, the two most common being cardiomyopathy and neuropathy.
Onpattro works by preventing the growth of the TTR protein by breaking down mRNA. As new amyloid deposits are prevented, the body will begin breaking down old buildup, reducing symptoms of neuropathy.
What does Onpattro treat?
- Polyneuropathy caused by hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis
Side Effects
- Flushing
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Headache
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Infusion Duration
80 minutes
Infusion Cycle
Every three weeks
What to Expect During Your Infusion
Before your infusion, it is important to drink plenty of water and come to your appointment hydrated. Additionally, you must alert us as soon as possible to any changes in your insurance to ensure that we are still an in-network provider for your infusion therapy.
- Your dedicated Infusion nurse will check your vitals and review your medical history to check for improvements or potential side effects of your infusion therapy.
- Your nurse will begin your infusion and check in on you periodically during your treatment.
- After your infusion, your nurse will monitor you for 30 minutes to ensure you do not have any complications or reactions to the infusion therapy.
Why patients choose Pure to receive their Onpattro infusion:
Safe & Private Suites
- Comfortable, private rooms with a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere
- 55” TVs with Netflix, Wifi, drinks, snacks, meals & more
Expert Medical Staff
- Certified FNPs & infusion nurses on-site
- Insurance pre-authorizations & re-authorizations
- Patient lab work
Patient Assistance
- Co-Pay assistance & other financial aid programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Easy & convenient parking
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