unique treatment
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HyQvia^®: The only once-a-month* SCIG with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (Hy)¹

The hyaluronidase in HyQvia locally, temporarily, and reversibly modifies the hyaluronan in the subcutaneous tissue, helping increase the dispersion and absorption of IG into the bloodstream, so your patients can receive a full monthly* dose of IG subcutaneously.^†

*Every 3 or 4 weeks.

^†Over the course of the efficacy and extension trials of HyQvia in ~3.5 years (2959 infusions), there were no clinically observable changes in the skin or the subcutaneous tissue. Permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.

How hyaluronidase works

Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase in HyQvia makes it different from other immune globulin (IG) treatments by helping increase the dispersion and absorption of IG into the bloodstream.¹

It has been shown to locally, temporarily, and reversibly modify the hyaluronan in the subcutaneous tissue, helping increase the dispersion and absorption of IG.¹

Permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.¹

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION including BOXED WARNING for Thrombosis

INDICATION

HYQVIA is indicated for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency (PI) in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. HYQVIA is for subcutaneous use only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: THROMBOSIS

Thrombosis may occur with immune globulin (IG) products, including HYQVIA. Risk factors may include advanced age, prolonged immobilization, hypercoagulable conditions, history of venous or arterial thrombosis, use of estrogens, indwelling vascular catheters, hyperviscosity, and cardiovascular risk factors. Thrombosis may occur in the absence of known risk factors.
For patients at risk of thrombosis, administer HYQVIA at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk of hyperviscosity.

Contraindications

History of anaphylactic or severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions to human IG
IgA-deficient patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity to human IG
Known systemic hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase including Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase of HYQVIA
Known systemic hypersensitivity to human albumin (in the hyaluronidase solution)

Warnings and Precautions

Hypersensitivity: Severe hypersensitivity reactions may occur, even in patients who have tolerated previous treatment with human IG. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue infusion immediately and institute appropriate treatment. IgA-deficient patients with antibodies to IgA are at greater risk of developing potentially severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Thrombosis: Has been reported to occur following treatment with IG products, including HyQvia and in the absence of known risk factors. In patients at risk, administer at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration before administration. Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk for hyperviscosity.

Immunogenicity of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (rHuPH20): Non-neutralizing antibodies to the Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase component can develop. The clinical significance of these antibodies or whether they interfere with fertilization in humans is unknown.

Aseptic Meningitis Syndrome: Has been reported with use of IG, including HyQvia and may occur more frequently in females. The syndrome usually begins within several hours to two days following IG treatment.
Conduct a thorough neurological exam on patients exhibiting signs and symptoms, to rule out other causes of meningitis. Discontinuing IG treatment has resulted in remission within several days without sequelae.

Hemolysis: HYQVIA contains blood group antibodies which may cause a positive direct antiglobulin reaction and hemolysis. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hemolysis and delayed hemolytic anemia and, if present, perform appropriate confirmatory lab testing.

Renal Dysfunction/Failure: Acute renal dysfunction/failure, acute tubular necrosis, proximal tubular nephropathy, osmotic nephrosis, and death may occur with intravenous (IV) use of IG products, especially those containing sucrose. Ensure patients are not volume depleted prior to infusion. In patients at risk due to pre-existing renal insufficiency or predisposition to acute renal failure, assess renal function before initiation and throughout treatment, and consider lower, more frequent dosing. If renal function deteriorates, consider discontinuation.

Spread of Localized Infection: Do not infuse HYQVIA into or around an infected area due to potential risk of spreading a localized infection.

Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema may occur with IV administered IG. Monitor patients for pulmonary adverse reactions. If suspected, perform appropriate tests for presence of anti-neutrophil and anti-HLA antibodies in both product and patient serum. May be managed using oxygen therapy with adequate ventilatory support.

Transmittable Infectious Agents: Because HYQVIA is made from human plasma, it may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents (e.g. viruses, other pathogens). No cases of transmission of viral diseases or variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) have been associated with HYQVIA.

Interference with Lab Tests: False positive serological test results and certain assay readings, with the potential for misleading interpretation, may occur as the result of passively transferred antibodies.

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions observed in >5% of patients in the clinical trials were: local adverse reactions including pain, erythema, edema, and pruritis, and systemic adverse reactions including, headache, antibody formation against Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (rHuPH20), fatigue, nausea, pyrexia, and vomiting.

Drug Interactions

Passive transfer of antibodies may transiently interfere with the immune responses to live attenuated virus vaccines (e.g., measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella).

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy: Limited human data are available on the use of HyQvia during pregnancy. The effects of antibodies to the Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase on the human embryo or fetal development are unknown. It is not known whether HyQvia can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or if it can affect reproductive capacity. HyQvia should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

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INDICATION

HYQVIA is indicated for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency (PI) in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. HYQVIA is for subcutaneous use only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: THROMBOSIS

Thrombosis may occur with immune globulin (IG) products, including HYQVIA. Risk factors may include advanced age, prolonged immobilization, hypercoagulable conditions, history of venous or arterial thrombosis, use of estrogens, indwelling vascular catheters, hyperviscosity, and cardiovascular risk factors. Thrombosis may occur in the absence of known risk factors.
For patients at risk of thrombosis, administer HYQVIA at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk of hyperviscosity.

Contraindications

History of anaphylactic or severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions to human IG
IgA-deficient patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity to human IG
Known systemic hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase including Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase of HYQVIA
Known systemic hypersensitivity to human albumin (in the hyaluronidase solution)