What should I ask my doctor about TAVNEOS®?

Hypothetical TAVNEOS® (avacopan) patient
Hypothetical TAVNEOS® (avacopan) patient

You can write down or take a screenshot of these questions and bring them to your appointment

  • What does successful severe active GPA or MPA management look like for me?
  • What role do I and do you, doctor, play during my GPA or MPA journey?
  • When could I start to feel a difference from my severe active GPA or MPA treatment?
  • When am I considered to be in remission?
  • When should I tell you if I start having symptoms again?
  • What happens if my symptoms return after being in remission?
  • What medications are approved for severe active GPA and MPA?
Own the conversation with your doctor using this helpful guide.

Is TAVNEOS® right
for me?

TAVNEOS® is a prescription medicine for adults with severe active GPA or MPA that is added to your treatment.

You may be eligible for TAVNEOS® if you have severe active GPA or MPA and are:

  • Starting treatment for the first time
  • Having ongoing signs and symptoms despite being on treatment
  • Experiencing relapse

It is not known if TAVNEOS® is safe and effective for children under the age of 18.

Talk with your doctor about whether TAVNEOS® is right for you.

How do I take
TAVNEOS®?

TAVNEOS® (avacopan) dosing
TAVNEOS® (avacopan) dosing
Take 3 capsules (10 mg each) of
TAVNEOS® twice a day with food.
Make sure you talk to your doctor about
how and when to take TAVNEOS®.

Take TAVNEOS® exactly as your doctor tells you to take it

  • Do not stop taking TAVNEOS® unless your doctor tells you to
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure

Your doctor may tell you to take 3 capsules of TAVNEOS® once each day if you take certain medicines

  • Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take

Swallow the capsules whole with water

  • Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules

If you miss a dose of TAVNEOS®, do not take the missed dose

  • Take the next dose at your regular time
  • Do not double the next dose

Store TAVNEOS® capsules at room temperature

  • Temperature of 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)

Keep TAVNEOS® and all medicines out of reach of children.

If you have taken too much TAVNEOS®, call your doctor or a Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

What should I consider
before starting TAVNEOS®?

Before taking TAVNEOS®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had abnormal liver blood tests
  • have or have had liver problems
  • have or think you may have hepatitis B or C
  • have an infection
  • are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if TAVNEOS® will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TAVNEOS® can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take TAVNEOS®

Tell your healthcare provider about all the other medicines you take

  • 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
  • Some medicines should not be taken with TAVNEOS®

Your healthcare provider may prescribe other medicines to treat your disease.

Who should not take TAVNEOS®?

  • Do not take TAVNEOS® if you are allergic to avacopan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • See the Medication Guide for a complete list of the ingredients in TAVNEOS®
GPA = granulomatosis with polyangiitis; MPA = microscopic polyangiitis.

Find out what you need to know about starting TAVNEOS®

Hear tips for talking to your doctor about TAVNEOS®

If you’re looking for a way to start talking with your doctor about TAVNEOS®, join nephrologist Dr. Dia Waguespack as she shares her advice on having the conversation. Learn what questions you may want to ask to discover if TAVNEOS® is right for you and make the most out of your next visit.