23 Feb Vyvgart
Vyvgart
What is Vyvgart?
Vyvgrat is a biologic therapy that is indicated to treat for used to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes weakness in skeletal muscles, particularly after periods of activity. Symptoms may improve after a period of rest. While manageable with current treatments, myasthenia gravis can be accompanied by severe complications due to muscle weakness, such as respiratory failure.
gMG is thought to be caused by an overactive immune response related to Immunoglobulin G (IgG), the most common antibody.
When IgG starts working against your body, it turns into an AChR antibody. When this happens AChR targets receptors in the muscle that allows the brain to communicate with your muscular system, which results in the symptoms experienced in people suffering from gMg.
Vyvgart combats AChR antibodies by blocking Fc receptor (FcRn) which plays a role in controlling the number of antibodies released into your bloodstream, preventing an overreactive immune response.
What does Vyvgart treat?
- Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults who test positive for the anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antiboy.
Side Effects
- Urinary tract infection
- Numbness and tingling
- Headache
- Respiratory tract infections
- Muscle pain
- Infusion reaction
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Infusion Duration
1 Hour
Infusion Cycle
Once a week for 4 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 Vyvgart 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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