What is Tepezza used for?

Horizon Therapeutics, PLC manufactures and distributes Tepezza. Tepezza is the brand name for the drug Teprotumumab-trbw, an infusion biologic used to treat Graves’ Orbitopathy, a rare autoimmune disorder commonly known as thyroid eye disease, which causes inflammation and bulging of the eyes. It is the only drug that is FDA-approved to treat this condition.

What are the side effects of Tepezza?

As many as 65 percent of patients receiving the infusions experienced hearing side effects, according to a study reported by the Endocrine Society. Tepezza’s hearing -related side effects were felt after an average of 3.6 infusions. "The manufacturer, Horizon Therapeutics, has done very limited testing on the drug, and has done no independent studies whatsoever. Yet there is a growing body of information, of evidence showing an association between Tepezza and hearing related problems such as tinnitus and hearing loss." - David Kuttles, Attorney

How long does Tepezza hearing loss last?

Some patients have experienced improvements in a matter of months or after cessation of treatment. However, other patients have suffered permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and deafness.

Who is liable for Tepezza injuries?

Horizon Therapeutics, PLC is an Irish company based in Dublin. It is the manufacturer and distributor of Tepezza. However, another Irish company, Amgen, Inc., acquired Horizon Therapeutics, PLC in December of 2022, according to Healio News. However, this merger is not yet approved for business in the United States. If the merger receives approval in the U.S., Amgen may also be liable. Even if Amgen chose to end sales of Tepezza, it could still face liability under the doctrine of successor liability.

Is there a Tepezza hearing loss class action lawsuit?

Numerous individuals have sued over Tepzza’s side effects throughout the country, but no class action lawsuit has been filed. However, a motion to transfer the case to multidistrict litigation (MDL) was filed on March 22, 2023, requesting that all Tepezza cases be transferred to the Northern District of California.

Tepezza Lawsuit

Tepezza has been linked to permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and total deafness in those who receive this drug to treat thyroid eye disease. If you have experienced these effects after receiving Tepezza infusions, you may be eligible to recover substantial compensation in a Tepezza lawsuit.

The infusion drug Tepezza has been linked to permanent hearing impairment and tinnitus, but the product’s labeling did not adequately warn patients or physicians of these effects. If you have suffered hearing problems after receiving Tepezza treatment, our Tepezza lawyers at the Lanier Law Firm may be able to help you recover significant damages.

Video Transcript:

David Kuttles:
Tepezza is a medication that’s used to treat thyroid eye disease, which is a condition involving inflammation in the back of the eye, which can lead to blurred vision or double vision, or it gives the impression or appearance of bulging eyes.

It’s a very expensive treatment. It involves eight infusions over the course of approximately six months. The medication, however, is only administered by medical providers and, or nurse practitioners.

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