That’s right, infuse every 3-4 weeks!

Meet the only monthly* subQ IG treatment.

HyQvia^® [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] is a subcutaneous, or subQ, immune globulin (IG) treatment for primary immunodeficiency, or PI.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely facing PI in one way or another, whether that’s a diagnosis for yourself, a family member, or a friend. Read on to learn what makes HyQvia different from other therapies.

*Every 3 or 4 weeks.

What makes HyQvia different?

Monthly* infusions

Depending on the infusion schedule you and your doctor work out, there’s a possibility you can go up to 28 days between infusions, unlike other subQ therapies, where weekly or even daily infusions are necessary.

*Every 3 or 4 weeks.

Infusion: About 2 hours

Similar to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), HyQvia can be infused once monthly.* However, unlike other IVIG infusions, which can take 2-4 hours (or sometimes up to 6 hours, including travel time to and from an infusion center), HyQvia can be infused in about 2 hours and given at home, with proper training from a nurse or HCP.

Hyaluronidase (Hy)

Hy is something found naturally in your body. It is a component of HyQvia. Infused first, it allows more IG to be absorbed into your bloodstream.

In the clinical trials, there were no observable changes in the skin or subQ tissue in almost 3,000 infusions and maximum exposure of over 3 years. After a HyQvia infusion, a temporary, soft swelling may occur around the infusion site, which may last 1 to 3 days due to the volume of fluid infused. The effect of Hy is reversible and your skin will be restored within 24 to 48 hours following your infusion.

It’s important to understand that HyQvia is not right for everyone. Do not take it if you are allergic to IgG, hyaluronidase, other blood products, or any ingredient in HyQvia. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have before starting HyQvia or at any time during your treatment. Learn more about HyQvia safety.

Own your infusion experience with flexible administration or infusion options.

Not everything is one size fits all, especially when it comes to something as important as your PI treatment.

You choose whether you want to infuse in the comfort of your own home by yourself after adequate training from a healthcare professional, or at an infusion center with a nurse. You’ll need to check with your insurance carrier to see what’s covered, but you have options.

Places where infusions are completed:

At home^†

Infusion center

Doctor’s office

Hospital

^†After proper training from a nurse or HCP.

People who can help administer your infusions:

You

Family or friend

Healthcare professional

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How HyQvia Works

Hyaluronidase, or Hy, is what allows you to infuse IG monthly.*

Hy allows a larger amount of IG to be absorbed, which makes monthly* infusions possible.

Hy is in the smaller vial of your dual-vial unit, and it’s infused first. It allows your body to absorb more IG just under the skin. That’s what we mean by subcutaneous—it’s an alternative to having an IV give medicine directly into a vein. Hy is something that’s found naturally in your body, and HyQvia uses it to help infuse the IG you need. In the clinical trials, there were no observable changes in the skin or subQ tissue in almost 3,000 infusions and maximum exposure of over 3 years. After a HyQvia infusion, a temporary, soft swelling may occur around the infusion site, which may last 1 to 3 days due to the volume of fluid infused. The effect of Hy is reversible and your skin will be restored within 24 to 48 hours following your infusion. Learn about additional side effects that can occur with HyQvia.

*Every 3 or 4 weeks.

SubQ tissue directly beneath the skin, filled with hyaluronan.

The body naturally contains hyaluronan.

The subQ tissue directly beneath your skin is naturally filled with hyaluronan.

Absence of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (Hy) limiting the amount of Ig that can be infused into the subQ tissue.

Hyaluronan limits the volume of IG that can be infused.

Without the Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase (Hy) in HyQvia, hyaluronan would limit the amount of IG that can be infused into the subQ tissue.

Hy allowing a larger amount of Ig to reach the subQ tissue.

Hy makes room for a larger volume of IG.

Hy allows a larger amount of IG to reach the subQ tissue and be absorbed into the bloodstream. That’s why HyQvia can be infused less frequently than other subQ IG treatments.

Two speech bubbles with "Bye, IV infusions" and "hy, subQ IG infusions" inside.

HyQvia vs IVIG

The bottom line is that HyQvia is infused subcutaneously and not intravenously.

This means there is a shorter needle, so it’s less invasive. You get to keep the schedule of an IVIG therapy (every 3 to 4 weeks) with the option of infusing in the comfort of your own home, after adequate training from a healthcare professional. When you infuse into a vein, you have to travel to and from an infusion center so a nurse can complete your infusion. A HyQvia infusion takes about 2 hours, and an IV infusion takes 2-4 hours, sometimes even up to 6 hours.

Less total time infusing

The average time for each infusion was 2.08 hours in the clinical trial. IVIG infusions can take 2-4, sometimes even up to 6 hours, including travel time.

Smaller needles

Because HyQvia is NOT given into a vein, there’s no need for an IV needle. The needle to infuse subcutaneously is smaller.

Flexible infusion options

You choose whether you want to infuse in the comfort of your own home (with training), at an infusion center, by yourself, or with a nurse. Check with your insurance carrier to see what's covered.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and serious warnings regarding blood clots

What is HYQVIA?

HYQVIA is a liquid medicine that is given under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information that I should know about HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause blood clots.
Call your healthcare professional (HCP) if you have pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s), unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort that worsens on deep breathing, unexplained rapid pulse, numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
Your HCP may perform blood tests regularly to check your IgG level.
Do not infuse HYQVIA into or around an infected or red swollen area because it can cause infection to spread.

Who should not take HYQVIA?

Do not take HYQVIA if you:

Are allergic to IgG, hyaluronidase, other blood products, or any ingredient in HYQVIA.

What should I avoid while taking HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can make vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines) not work as well for you. Before you get any vaccines, tell your HCP that you take HYQVIA.

What should I tell my HCP before I start using or while using HYQVIA?

Tell your HCP if you:

Have or had any kidney, liver, or heart problems or history of blood clots because HYQVIA can make these problems worse.
Have IgA deficiency or a history of severe allergic reactions to IgG or other blood products.
Are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast feeding. It is not known whether HYQVIA can harm the unborn baby or breastfed infant.

What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting HYQVIA, stop the infusion immediately and contact your HCP or call emergency services:

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain.
Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s). These could be signs of a blood clot.
Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem.
Chest pain or trouble breathing, blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.
Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.

After HYQVIA infusion a temporary, soft swelling may occur around the infusion site, which may last 1 to 3 days, due to the volume of fluid infused. The following possible side effects may occur at the site of infusion and generally go away within a few hours, and are less likely after the first few infusions.

Mild or moderate pain
Redness
Swelling
Itching

The most common side effects of HYQVIA are:

Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting

Antibodies to the hyaluronidase component of HYQVIA were formed in some patients taking HYQVIA. It is not known if there is any long-term effect. In theory, these antibodies could react with your body’s own hyaluronidase (PH20). PH20 is present in the male reproductive tract. So far, these antibodies have not been associated with increased or new side-effects.

These are not all the possible side effects. Talk to your HCP about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

For additional safety information, click for Information For Patients and discuss with your HCP.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is HYQVIA?

HYQVIA is a liquid medicine that is given under the skin (subcutaneously) to treat primary immunodeficiency (PI) in people 2 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information that I should know about HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause blood clots.
Call your healthcare professional (HCP) if you have pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s), unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort that worsens on deep breathing, unexplained rapid pulse, numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
Your HCP may perform blood tests regularly to check your IgG level.
Do not infuse HYQVIA into or around an infected or red swollen area because it can cause infection to spread.

Who should not take HYQVIA?

Do not take HYQVIA if you:

Are allergic to IgG, hyaluronidase, other blood products, or any ingredient in HYQVIA.

What should I avoid while taking HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can make vaccines (like measles/mumps/rubella or chickenpox vaccines) not work as well for you. Before you get any vaccines, tell your HCP that you take HYQVIA.

What should I tell my HCP before I start using or while using HYQVIA?

Tell your HCP if you:

Have or had any kidney, liver, or heart problems or history of blood clots because HYQVIA can make these problems worse.
Have IgA deficiency or a history of severe allergic reactions to IgG or other blood products.
Are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast feeding. It is not known whether HYQVIA can harm the unborn baby or breastfed infant.

What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of HYQVIA?

HYQVIA can cause serious side effects. If any of the following problems occur after starting HYQVIA, stop the infusion immediately and contact your HCP or call emergency services:

Hives, swelling in the mouth or throat, itching, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or dizziness. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Bad headache with nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light. These could be signs of irritation and swelling of the lining around your brain.
Reduced urination, sudden weight gain, or swelling in your legs. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or a lump in your legs or arms, other than at the infusion site(s). These could be signs of a blood clot.
Brown or red urine, fast heart rate, yellow skin or eyes. These could be signs of a liver or blood problem.
Chest pain or trouble breathing, blue lips or extremities. These could be signs of a serious heart or lung problem.
Fever over 100°F. This could be a sign of an infection.

Mild or moderate pain
Redness
Swelling
Itching

The most common side effects of HYQVIA are:

Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting

These are not all the possible side effects. Talk to your HCP about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

For additional safety information, click for Information For Patients and discuss with your HCP.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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