UPLIZNA

Infusion Therapy

UPLIZNA Infusion treats neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive. UPLIZNA infusion therapy is available at Optimum Care Infusion Center.

About UPLIZNA® Infusion Therapy

UPLIZNA is a CD19-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive. NMOSD is a rare autoimmune disorder with a disease-specific autoantibody. This means that certain antibodies are responding to specific proteins in the body instead of potentially dangerous foreign invaders (antigens).

UPLIZNA® Infusion Therapy for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

UPLIZNA Infusion therapy helps to prevent NMOSD attacks and decrease attacks. Symptoms of attacks may include:

Sudden blurry vision or vision loss
Spasms and weakness in the legs or arms
Nausea and vomiting
Difficulty sleeping
Numbness
Bladder and bowel control disruption
Hiccups

UPLIZNA® Cost

The out-of-pocket UPLIZNA cost will vary depending on your insurance coverage. If you have questions about your coverage, contact your insurance provider.

Horizon By Your Side is a support program for patients prescribed UPLIZNA and may help lower UPLIZNA cost. Patients with commercial insurance may be eligible for a $0 co-pay for both the cost of UPLIZNA and infusion administration through the Horizon Commercial Co-Pay Program.

UPLIZNA is covered by 98% of commercially insured patients. For more information on financial assistance and resources, visit Horizon By Your Side for more details.

No patient should go without necessary treatment due to financial limitations. If you have questions about financial assistance opportunities, contact a member of our Optimum Care team.

What to Expect During UPLIZNA® Infusion Therapy

If your provider prescribes UPLIZNA infusion therapy, UPLIZNA will be administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion. Hepatitis B virus, quantitative serum immunoglobins and tuberculosis screening are required before your first dose.

UPLIZNA Side Effects

Some patients may experience mild UPLIZNA side effects. The most common reactions are urinary tract infections and arthralgia. If you have concerns about potential UPLIZNA side effects, contact your referring provider.

UPLIZNA Infusion Therapy at FlexCare

Your comfort during UPLIZNA injection therapy at Optimum Care is our priority. Our UPLIZNA patients enjoy walk-up parking, complimentary entertainment and snacks, and a team of highly trained providers during each injection. Plus, Optimum Care’s convenient location makes it easier to schedule your appointments.

Getting Started With UPLIZNA® Infusion Therapy

If you are interested in receiving UPLIZNA infusion therapy treatment at Optimum Care Infusion Center, talk to your doctor about sending us a referral.

If you have any questions, you can also contact Optimum Care directly. We look forward to helping you soon.

Providers – ready to learn more?

Request a visit from an Optimum Care representative, and a member of our team will come to your office to discuss our services.