Efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase
Combination of
Efgartigimod alfaNeonatal Fc receptor blocker
HyaluronidaseEndoglycosidase
Clinical data
Trade namesVyvgart Hytrulo
Other namesARGX-113, Efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase-qvfc
License data
Routes of
administration
Subcutaneous
ATC code
  • None
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
KEGG

Efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase, sold under the brand name Vyvgart Hytrulo, is a coformulation medication used for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis.[1] It contains efgartigimod alfa, a neonatal Fc receptor blocker, and hyaluronidase (human recombinant), an endoglycosidase.[1]

It was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2023.[2][3]

Medical uses

Efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase is indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase- human recombinant injection, solution". DailyMed. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. "Halozyme Announces argenx Receives FDA Approval for Vyvgart Hytrulo With Enhanze for Subcutaneous Use in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis" (Press release). Halozyme Therapeutics. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023 via PR Newswire.
  3. "Argenx Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) Injection for Subcutaneous Use in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis". Argenx (Press release). 20 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  • Clinical trial number NCT03669588 for "An Efficacy and Safety Study of ARGX-113 in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis Who Have Generalized Muscle Weakness (ADAPT)" at ClinicalTrials.gov


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