Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw)

Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Receptor Inhibitor (IGF-1R) mAb Intravenous Vial (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Teprotumumab-trbw, a humanimmunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody, is an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) inhibitor.

Teprotumumab-trbw is a fully human immunoglobulin G1(IgG1) monoclonal antibody specific for insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R). It is produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-DG44) cells. Teprotumumab-trbw binds to IGF-1R and inhibits its activation and signaling; the specific mechanism of action in patients with thyroid eye disease is uncertain.

The elimination half-life for teprotumumab-trbw is 20 days. Metabolism of teprotumumab-trbw is expected to occur via proteolysis, but the metabolic pathway for teprotumumab-trbw has not been fully characterized. The pharmacokinetics of teprotumumab-trbw are not significantly impacted by age (18-80 years), gender, race/ethnicity, or weight (46-169 kg).

USES: This medication is used to treat thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves' eye disease. Teprotumumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It is not known exactly how it works, but it may help improve symptoms such as a feeling of irritation or grittiness in the eyes, redness or swelling of the white part of the eyeball (conjunctiva), excessive tearing or dry eyes, swelling of the eyelids, sensitivity to light, bulging of the eyes, or double vision.

Generic name: teprotumumab-trbw
Pronunciation: (TEP-roe-TOOM-ue-mab)
Drug class: Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Receptor Inhibitor (IGF-1R) mAb
Therapeutic class: Endocrine

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Tepezza:

  • Thyroid Eye Disease

Also known as: Ophthalmic Graves' Disease, Thyroid Ophthalmopathy.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

No studies evaluating the drug interaction potential of teprotumumab have been conducted.

Contraindications

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Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (incidence >5%) are muscle spasm, nausea, alopecia,diarrhea, fatigue, hyperglycemia, hearing impairment, dry skin, dysgeusia, headache, decreased weight,and nail disorder.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Thyroid eye disease
E05.00ICD10CMThyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data