Real Stories on VYVGART for intravenous (IV) infusion

This video series features real people who speak about the impact of living with anti-AChR antibody positive gMG—and their experiences with VYVGART for IV infusion.

These videos are based on personal experiences. Individual results may vary. The people featured in these stories are paid spokespeople of argenx.

AChR=acetylcholine receptor;
gMG=generalized myasthenia gravis;
IV=intravenous

Leading the pack

Fred

In his family, his community, and his career in luxury car sales, Fred was always a leader. gMG symptoms sometimes held him back, but with VYVGART for IV infusion, he can be there for the people who are important to him.

Being part of the fun

Niki

Becoming a mom was always Niki’s #1 goal, even if gMG symptoms sometimes meant watching family activities from the sidelines. But with VYVGART for IV infusion, she can take part in some of the fun.

Finding the “good” in every day

David

David’s gMG symptoms meant reining in his lifestyle as an adventurer and competitive weightlifter. But he changed his outlook on what makes a “good” day, and with VYVGART for IV infusion, he’s enjoying some of life’s simple pleasures.

Getting “me” back

Prezina (“Pepsi”)

Before her gMG symptoms started, Prezina was always busy as a mother and grandmother. gMG slowed her down, but VYVGART for IV infusion has given her back some of the everyday activities she missed.

Getting back in action

Doug

With leadership roles in nursing and the Army Reserves, Doug thrived on hard work. gMG put the brakes on his active lifestyle—but with VYVGART for IV infusion, he can get back to some of the daily things he loves doing.

SAFETY OF VYVGART FOR IV INFUSION

The most common side effects of VYVGART for IV infusion are respiratory tract infection, headache, urinary tract infection, tingling sensation, and muscle pain.

VYVGART for IV infusion may increase the risk of infection, so tell your doctor if you have any history of infections and let them know right away if you have symptoms of an infection during treatment with VYVGART for IV infusion.

VYVGART for IV infusion may increase the risk of allergic reactions, including rash, swelling under the skin, and shortness of breath. It may also increase the risk of serious allergic reactions such as trouble breathing and decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting, as well as infusion-related reactions, including increase in blood pressure, chills, shivering, and chest, abdominal, and back pain. These reactions can occur during or after treatment and can cause doctors to pause or, in some cases, stop treatment.

More real experiences with VYVGART for IV infusion

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Talk to your neurologist to see if VYVGART is right for you

The VYVGART Doctor Discussion Guide can be used to help you discuss with your neurologist your current gMG symptoms and how they impact your daily abilities.

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Steve’s treatment journey: A candid conversation

Watch the video to hear how Steve—a real patient on VYVGART for IV infusion—discusses symptom tracking, treatment goals, and more with his neurologist.

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Do not use VYVGART if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART. Do not use VYVGART HYTRULO if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. The most common infections for efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients were urinary tract and respiratory tract infections. Signs or symptoms of an infection may include fever, chills, frequent and/or painful urination, cough, pain and blockage of nasal passages/sinus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, excess phlegm, nasal discharge, back pain, and/or chest pain.
  • Allergic Reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling under the skin, and shortness of breath. Hives were also observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO. Serious allergic reactions, such as trouble breathing and decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting have been reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
  • Infusion-Related Reactions. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion-related reactions. The most frequent symptoms and signs reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab were high blood pressure, chills, shivering, and chest, abdominal, and back pain.

Tell your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of an infection, allergic reaction, or infusion-related reaction. These can happen while you are receiving your VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO treatment or afterward. Your doctor may need to pause or stop your treatment. Contact your doctor immediately if you have signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your doctor if you:

  • take any medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines,
  • have received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine (immunization), or
  • have any allergies or medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

What are the common side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO?

The most common side effects in efgartigimod-alfa-fcab-treated patients were respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. Additional common side effects with VYVGART HYTRULO are injection site reactions, including rash, redness of the skin, itching sensation, bruising, pain, and hives.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is VYVGART® (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) for intravenous (IV) infusion and what is VYVGART® HYTRULO (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for subcutaneous injection?

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO are both prescription medicines, each used to treat a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis, which causes muscles to tire and weaken easily throughout the body, in adults who are positive for antibodies directed toward a protein called acetylcholine receptor (anti-AChR antibody positive).

Please see the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART and the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART HYTRULO, and talk to your doctor.

Do not use VYVGART if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART. Do not use VYVGART HYTRULO if you have a serious allergy to efgartigimod alfa, hyaluronidase, or any of the other ingredients in VYVGART HYTRULO. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause serious allergic reactions and a decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting.

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. The most common infections for efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients were urinary tract and respiratory tract infections. Signs or symptoms of an infection may include fever, chills, frequent and/or painful urination, cough, pain and blockage of nasal passages/sinus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, excess phlegm, nasal discharge, back pain, and/or chest pain.
  • Allergic Reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling under the skin, and shortness of breath. Hives were also observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO. Serious allergic reactions, such as trouble breathing and decrease in blood pressure leading to fainting have been reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
  • Infusion-Related Reactions. VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion-related reactions. The most frequent symptoms and signs reported with efgartigimod alfa-fcab were high blood pressure, chills, shivering, and chest, abdominal, and back pain.

Tell your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of an infection, allergic reaction, or infusion-related reaction. These can happen while you are receiving your VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO treatment or afterward. Your doctor may need to pause or stop your treatment. Contact your doctor immediately if you have signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your doctor if you:

  • take any medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines,
  • have received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine (immunization), or
  • have any allergies or medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

What are the common side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO?

The most common side effects in efgartigimod-alfa-fcab-treated patients were respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. Additional common side effects with VYVGART HYTRULO are injection site reactions, including rash, redness of the skin, itching sensation, bruising, pain, and hives.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is VYVGART® (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) for intravenous (IV) infusion and what is VYVGART® HYTRULO (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for subcutaneous injection?

VYVGART and VYVGART HYTRULO are both prescription medicines, each used to treat a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis, which causes muscles to tire and weaken easily throughout the body, in adults who are positive for antibodies directed toward a protein called acetylcholine receptor (anti-AChR antibody positive).

Please see the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART and the full Prescribing Information for VYVGART HYTRULO, and talk to your doctor.

Questions? Call 1-833-VYVGART
(1-833-898-4278)

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