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DUPIXENT basics

DUPIXENT is the first and only treatment for EoE patients as young as 1 year old, weighing at least 15 kg. DUPIXENT is a biologic that inhibits IL-4 and IL-13 signaling, two of the key drivers of type 2 inflammation contributing to EoE. DUPIXENT is not an immunosuppressant. The mechanism of dupilumab action has not been definitively established.1,2

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DUPIXENT is not a steroid or an immunosuppressant. DUPIXENT is a biologic that inhibits IL-4 and IL-13 signaling, two of the key drivers of type 2 inflammation contributing to EoE. The mechanism of dupilumab action has not been definitively established.1,2

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mechanism OF ACTION

DUPIXENT is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older, weighing at least 15 kg, with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).1

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In addition to EoE, DUPIXENT is also indicated in 7 additional conditions driven in part by type 2 inflammation: uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (6+ months of age), uncontrolled moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or OCS-dependent asthma (6+ years of age [Limitations of Use: DUPIXENT is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus]), inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (12+ years of age), prurigo nodularis (18+ years of age), inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and an eosinophilic phenotype (18+ years of age [Limitations of Use: DUPIXENT is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm]), chronic spontaneous urticaria (patients 12+ years of age who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment [Limitations of Use: DUPIXENT is not indicated for treatment of other forms of urticaria]), and bullous pemphigoid (18+ years of age).1

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DUPIXENT Clinical Data

The efficacy and safety of DUPIXENT was evaluated for up to 52 weeks in two multipart, phase 3 clinical trials.

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What did the clinical results for DUPIXENT show?

Clinical Results in Patients 12+ Years

DUPIXENT safety profile

What were the safety results of DUPIXENT in EoE clinical trials?

DUPIXENT does NOT have any known drug-to-drug interactions. DUPIXENT is NOT metabolized through the liver or excreted through the kidneys.1

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Using DUPIXENT

There is no requirement for initial lab testing or ongoing lab monitoring with DUPIXENT according to the Prescribing Information.1

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INFORMATION

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Consider completing all age-appropriate vaccinations as recommended by current immunization guidelines prior to initiating treatment with DUPIXENT. Avoid use of live vaccines during treatment with DUPIXENT. It is unknown if administration of live vaccines during DUPIXENT treatment will impact the safety or effectiveness of these vaccines. Limited data are available regarding coadministration of DUPIXENT with non-live vaccines.1

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No. Tuberculosis testing is not required with DUPIXENT according to the Prescribing Information.1

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