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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is a group of rare diseases involving inflammationThe body's reaction to injury or infection. It is characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain. of your small to medium-sized blood vessels. This inflammation reduces blood flow, which can result in damage to your organs. While your genetics and environment are probable factors that cause the disease, the exact cause isn’t known yet.
The two most common types of ANCA-associated vasculitis are GPA (granulomatosis with polyangiitis, previously called Wegener’s granulomatosis) and MPA (microscopic polyangiitis).
There is no cure for ANCA-associated vasculitis, but treatments are available to help manage the disease. A combination of immunosuppressantsDrugs that suppress your immune system., including steroids, is commonly prescribed. The goal of treatment is to help you achieve and sustain remissionThe period in which a disease and its symptoms decreases or subsides. by reducing inflammation.
However, some immunosuppressantsDrugs that suppress your immune system. can be toxic. While steroids may help with your ANCA-associated vasculitis, they are harmful when used at higher doses and for a long period of time. Long-term use of steroids may cause side effects that include diabetes, weight gain, heart disease, osteoporosis, and changes to your appearance.
Additionally, relapseA return of symptoms and disease that had previously improved. is persistent with some immunosuppressantsDrugs that suppress your immune system. . While relapse is common with ANCA-associated vasculitis, it is often associated with serious damage to vital organs.
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TAVNEOS can cause serious side effects, including:
Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check how well your liver is working before starting and during your treatment with TAVNEOS.
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TAVNEOS and certain other medicines may affect each other and cause side effects. Keep a list of the medicines you take and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.
The most common side effects of TAVNEOS include:
TAVNEOS is a prescription medicine that is used with other medicines (such as glucocorticoids) to treat adults with severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody(ANCA)-associated vasculitis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis [GPA], formerly known as Wegener’s granulomatosis, and microscopic polyangiitis [MPA]).
It is not known if TAVNEOS is safe and effective in children under the age of 18.
These are not all the possible side effects of TAVNEOS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Please see the Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for further details.
TAVNEOS is available as a 10 mg capsule.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects to 1-833-828-6367 or to the FDA by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch or calling 1-800-332-1088.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
TAVNEOS can cause serious side effects, including:
TAVNEOS is a prescription medicine that is used with other medicines (such as glucocorticoids) to treat adults with severe active