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Results with Dupixent

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DUPIXENT patient

Results in copd

In 2 clinical trials, DUPIXENT was proven to provide better breathing that lasts through 52 weeks.

Better breathing
is Possible

WHEN USED WITH COPD INHALERS,* DUPIXENT CAN:

Help people breathe
better starting in as little
as 2 weeks
Help block a key source of
inflammation in the lungs
Lead to improvement in
patients’ daily quality of life†
Help reduce flare-ups

The most common side effects in COPD patients were injection site reactions, common cold symptoms (nasopharyngitis), high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), viral infection, back pain, inflammation inside the nose (rhinitis), diarrhea, stomach problems (gastritis), joint pain (arthralgia), toothache, headache, and urinary tract infection.

View all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT in patients with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

*COPD inhalers are considered standard of care (SOC), which refers to a typical treatment approach prescribed by a healthcare professional for COPD.

†Assessed by SGRQ, a quality of life tool which measures COPD symptoms, physical activity, emotional well-being, and social functioning. In 2 trials, 51% of patients who received DUPIXENT + SOC experienced a quality of life improvement vs 43% and 47% with placebo + SOC. In one trial, results are descriptive, no definitive conclusions can be made.

What to Know About
Patients in These Studies:

  • A mean age of 65 years
  • An average of 2 flare-ups in previous year
  • A total of 1,874 patients in 2 clinical trials

Learn how Mark
Manages his COPD

If I were to offer myself a bit of advice, I'd say even if you're experiencing mild worsening symptoms, talk to your pulmonologist right away. Sometimes better breathing is just a short conversation away.

MARK H., 58
Real Patient on DUPIXENT

Retired field service engineer
Individual results may vary.
Learn more about
Mark’s Story

TALKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR

Want to try DUPIXENT for yourself? Set up an appointment
with your pulmonologist to talk about DUPIXENT as an add-on
treatment option for your COPD. Get ready for your visit by
creating a checklist to help guide the conversation.

Prepare for the
conversation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do not stop taking your corticosteroid medicines unless instructed by your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine to come back.

The average age of patients in these studies was 65. Patients had an average of 2.2 moderate-to-severe flare-ups in the past year, and an average time of 9 years since their initial COPD diagnosis.

DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions. DUPIXENT can cause allergic reactions, including skin reactions, that can sometimes be severe.
    Stop using DUPIXENT and go to the nearest hospital emergency room if you get any of the following symptoms:
  • breathing problems or wheezing
  • fast pulse
  • fever
  • general ill feeling
  • joint pain
  • swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat
  • hives
  • itching
  • nausea or vomiting
  • cramps in your stomach area
  • fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded
  • skin rash, including rash that looks like a bullseye or painful red or blue bumps under the skin
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vison, such as blurred vision. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ophthalmologist for an exam if needed.
  • Joint aches and pain. Joint aches and pain can happen in people who use DUPIXENT. Some people have had trouble walking or moving due to their joint symptoms, and in some cases needed to be hospitalized. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening joint symptoms. Your healthcare provider may stop DUPIXENT if you develop joint symptoms.

The most common side effects of DUPIXENT include:

  • injection site reactions
  • common cold symptoms (nasopharyngitis)
  • high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia)
  • viral infection
  • back pain
  • Inflammation inside the nose (rhinitis)
  • diarrhea
  • stomach problems (gastritis)
  • joint pain (arthralgia)
  • toothache
  • headache
  • urinary tract infection

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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.