Tepezza

Tepezza is a biologic drug that is the first and only FDA-approved medication used to treat thyroid eye disease (TED).

Behind your eyes there are tissues with cells that have receptors on their surface that act like light switches. When you have TED your body’s immune system attacks this tissue which causes molecules known as auto antibodies to turn these switches on.

This leads to swelling to the muscle and fat. This in turn causes eye pain, redness around the eyes, and swollen eyelids. The swollen muscle and fat tissue behind the eye can make eyes bulge and cause double vision.

Tepezza is designed to bind to the switch and block it from staying on. The two main mediators in TED are thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) and insulin growth like factor 1 receptor (IGFR-1).

In TED autoantibodies activate the IGFR-1R and TSHR signaling complex which stimulate orbital fibroblasts. Orbital fibroblasts are thought to be the cause of the severe inflammation and expansion of muscle and fat behind the eye. Tepezza blocks the IGFR 1R.

What is Tepezza?

What Does Solu-medrol Treat?

  • Thyroid Eye Disease

  • Infusion reactions

  • Muscle spasm

  • Nausea

  • Hair loss

  • High blood sugar

  • Fatigue

  • Changes in taste

  • Dry Skin

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Possible Side Effects

Infusion Duration

60 to 90 minutes

Infusion Cycle

Once every 3 weeks for a total of 8 infusions

What to Expect During Your Infusion:

  1. Remember to drink plenty of water so you are hydrated for your appointment.

  2. Your nurse will review your medical history, check your vitals, and discuss any questions and potential side effects of your infusion therapy.

  3. Your nurse will begin your infusion and monitor you closely during your treatment.

  4. You’ll continue to be monitored for 30 minutes post your infusion to ensure there are no reactions to the therapy.

IMPORTANT: Remember to let us know of any changes in your insurance prior to your visit to ensure that we are still an in-network provider for your infusion therapy.​

Why Patients Choose Flourish for Infusion Treatments

At Flourish, our mission is providing patients with expert medical care and a relaxing spa-like infusion experience. Data suggests that care at ambulatory infusion centers costs over 50% less than the same services offered at hospitals. We also increase affordability with co-pay assistance and additional financial aid programs to our patients. Our clinical model ensures a 3:1 patient to nurse ratio. Popular entertainment streaming options, high speed WiFi access, relaxing recliners, and delicious food and beverage selections pamper patients and provide them with an experience they can enjoy for hours.