A biologic treatment that targets
a specific antibodyVYVGART (efgartigimod alfa) is the first FDA-approved treatment that uses a fragment of an IgG antibody to treat adults with either CIDP or anti-AChR antibody positive gMG.
AChR=acetylcholine receptor; CIDP=chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; gMG=generalized myasthenia gravis
VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa) is the first FDA-approved treatment that uses a fragment of an IgG antibody to treat adults with either CIDP or anti-AChR antibody positive gMG.
VYVGART Hytrulo contains 2 active ingredients: efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase (human recombinant). Efgartigimod alfa works to reduce IgG antibodies. Hyaluronidase helps to increase the distribution and absorption of ingredients into the body.
IgG=immunoglobulin G
Do not take VYVGART HYTRULO if you are allergic to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
VYVGART HYTRULO is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with:
It is not known if VYVGART HYTRULO is safe and effective in children.
Do not take VYVGART HYTRULO if you are allergic to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
VYVGART HYTRULO is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with:
It is not known if VYVGART HYTRULO is safe and effective in children.