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GATTEX FOR
ADULTS WITH SBS

Misa,
GATTEX PATIENT

GATTEX® (teduglutide) is a prescription medicine used in adults and children 1 year of age and older with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who are dependent on parenteral support (PS)

The science behind GATTEX

GATTEX works like a natural GLP-2.

In a study of adults, GATTEX was proven to help the remaining intestine absorb more fluid.*

Increased absorption of fluid by the intestines by ~750 to 1000 mL/day

Increased
villus height

increased depth
between villi

The image above is for illustrative purpose only.

The ability of GATTEX to improve the amount of fluid absorbed by the intestines was studied in 17 adults with SBS. Participants in the study received GATTEX for 21 days. All the participants in this study knew they were taking GATTEX. They each took daily doses of either 0.03, 0.10, or 0.15 mg/kg by injection (0.6 to 3 times the recommended dose). The recommended dose is 0.05 mg/kg/day. The injections were administered under the skin in the stomach area (abdomen). All of the doses studied, except for the 0.03 mg/kg once-daily dose, resulted in enhanced absorption of fluid by the intestines—approximately 750 to 1000 mL per day—and increased the surface area of the intestines.

The ability of GATTEX to improve intestinal absorption in children has not been investigated.

Understanding How GATTEX Works

Watch this video to gain a better understanding of short bowel syndrome and the GATTEX mechanism of action.

Gattex is the first and only medicine that works like the
glp-2 the body normally makes on its own

See the results of the clinical trials in patients on PS

Common Side Effects
of GATTEX

In clinical studies of adults, the most common (≥10%) side effects were:

  • Stomach area (abdomen) pain or swelling
  • Nausea
  • Cold or flu symptoms
  • Skin reaction where the injection was given
  • Vomiting
  • Swelling of the hands or feet
  • Allergic reactions

If you experience any side effects, check in with your doctor. Continue taking GATTEX as long as they recommend and work toward the chance of less PS, together.

GATTEX HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR ADULTS WITH SBS SINCE 2012

“I knew GATTEX wasn’t a cure, but something that might help reduce the volume and number of days I was infusing PS.”


ROY,
GATTEX PATIENT

Things to keep in mind during your treatment journey

Track your experiences and keep detailed notes that can be used in conversations with the doctor.

Check in with the doctor and talk openly about what you are experiencing.

Take GATTEX as recommended by your doctor.

Everyone with sbs is unique. Experiences with gattex will be, too.

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