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Medicines efgartigimod alfaQuestion & answer

efgartigimod alfa · Medicine question

Is efgartigimod alfa an immunosuppressant?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It is classed as a selective immunosuppressant because it lowers circulating IgG antibodies by blocking FcRn.

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Vyvgart 1000 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2
Vyvgart 20 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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