Getting personal about treatment


People on VYVGART Hytrulo were asked what “treatment my way” means to them.

For Mary Beth, it’s about time

When I first started on VYVGART for IV infusion, “treatment my way” meant advocating for myself. Now, it means spending less time to get my treatment. When I learned about VYVGART Hytrulo, I asked my doctor about it right away. We decided to try it, and it’s given me some time back in my day.

Fred wanted to be on the road

“Treatment my way” means being able to do the things I want to do. Like driving. My career is in luxury car sales, and I want to personally deliver my customers’ new cars.

Pam wanted a personalized treatment plan*

For me, it means that my treatment cycles aren’t on a set schedule—I start a new cycle when I actually need it. If it’s been 4 weeks since my last cycle and my symptoms aren’t starting to return, I can talk to my doctor about waiting another week or two before my next cycle.

These medicines may increase infection risk and cause serious allergic, infusion or injection-related reactions.

Mary Beth, Fred, and Pam are paid spokespeople taking VYVGART Hytrulo.
*VYVGART is given in treatment cycles with a personalized break between cycles. Each cycle is 4 treatments, 1 given each week. You’ll work with your doctor to personalize your breaks between cycles based on your symptoms and side effects.

Read more from MY Way Magazine

VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) | VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa-fcab)
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) | VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa-fcab)

Still have questions? Call 1-833-VYVGART (1-833-898-4278) to speak with an educator about gMG, how VYVGART works in the body, study data, cost and coverage, and more.

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

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have an infection or fever.
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive any vaccinations.
  • have any history of allergic reactions.
  • have kidney (renal) problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO will harm your unborn baby.
    • Pregnancy Exposure Registry. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for women who use VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about your health and your baby. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry. You may also enroll yourself or get more information about the registry by calling 1-855-272-6524 or going to VYVGARTPregnancy.com
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO can cause side effects which can be serious, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. If you have an active infection, your healthcare provider should delay your treatment with VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO until your infection is gone. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of an infection:
    • fever
    • chills
    • frequent and painful urination
    • cough
    • pain and blockage of nasal passages
    • wheezing
    • shortness of breath
    • sore throat
    • excess phlegm
    • nasal discharge
  • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions that can be severe. These reactions can happen during, shortly after, or weeks after your VYVGART infusion or VYVGART HYTRULO injection. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction with VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO:

    • rash
    • swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
    • shortness of breath
    • trouble breathing
    • low blood pressure
    • fainting

    An additional symptom of an allergic reaction with VYVGART HYTRULO can include hives.

  • Infusion or injection-related reactions. VYVGART can cause infusion-related reactions. VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion or injection-related reactions. These reactions can happen during or shortly after your VYVGART infusion or VYVGART HYTRULO injection. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms of an infusion or injection-related reaction:
    • high blood pressure
    • chills
    • shivering
    • chest, stomach, or back pain

The most common side effects of VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO include respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. An additional common side effect with VYVGART HYTRULO includes injection site reactions.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA 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 used to treat adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

It is not known if VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO is safe and effective in children.

Please see full Prescribing and Patient Information for VYVGART HYTRULO for subcutaneous injection and full Prescribing Information for VYVGART for IV infusion.

Dosage forms and strengths:

VYVGART Hytrulo is available as a single-dose subcutaneous injection containing: 200 mg/mL of efgartigimod alfa and 2,000 U/mL of hyaluronidase per prefilled syringe, or 180 mg/mL of efgartigimod alfa and 2,000 U/mL of hyaluronidase per vial. VYVGART is available as a single-dose injection for intravenous use containing 400 mg/20 mL of efgartigimod alfa-fcab per vial.

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

Before taking VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have an infection or fever.
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive any vaccinations.
  • have any history of allergic reactions.
  • have kidney (renal) problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO will harm your unborn baby.
    • Pregnancy Exposure Registry. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for women who use VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about your health and your baby. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry. You may also enroll yourself or get more information about the registry by calling 1-855-272-6524 or going to VYVGARTPregnancy.com
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO can cause side effects which can be serious, including:

  • Infection. VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. If you have an active infection, your healthcare provider should delay your treatment with VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO until your infection is gone. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of an infection:
    • fever
    • chills
    • frequent and painful urination
    • cough
    • pain and blockage of nasal passages
    • wheezing
    • shortness of breath
    • sore throat
    • excess phlegm
    • nasal discharge
  • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions). VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO can cause allergic reactions that can be severe. These reactions can happen during, shortly after, or weeks after your VYVGART infusion or VYVGART HYTRULO injection. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction with VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO:

    • rash
    • swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
    • shortness of breath
    • trouble breathing
    • low blood pressure
    • fainting

    An additional symptom of an allergic reaction with VYVGART HYTRULO can include hives.

  • Infusion or injection-related reactions. VYVGART can cause infusion-related reactions. VYVGART HYTRULO can cause infusion or injection-related reactions. These reactions can happen during or shortly after your VYVGART infusion or VYVGART HYTRULO injection. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms of an infusion or injection-related reaction:
    • high blood pressure
    • chills
    • shivering
    • chest, stomach, or back pain

The most common side effects of VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO include respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. An additional common side effect with VYVGART HYTRULO includes injection site reactions.

These are not all the possible side effects of VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA 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 used to treat adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

It is not known if VYVGART or VYVGART HYTRULO is safe and effective in children.

Please see full Prescribing and Patient Information for VYVGART HYTRULO for subcutaneous injection and full Prescribing Information for VYVGART for IV infusion.

Dosage forms and strengths:

VYVGART Hytrulo is available as a single-dose subcutaneous injection containing: 200 mg/mL of efgartigimod alfa and 2,000 U/mL of hyaluronidase per prefilled syringe, or 180 mg/mL of efgartigimod alfa and 2,000 U/mL of hyaluronidase per vial. VYVGART is available as a single-dose injection for intravenous use containing 400 mg/20 mL of efgartigimod alfa-fcab per vial.