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Dear [Preferred Customer Name]:
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You are invited to a special presentation about a different approach to prednisone with
RAYOS® (prednisone) delayed—release tablets. RAYOS is approved for use in a variety
of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus(SLE), acute gouty arthritis, and
polymyalgia rheumatica. You can consider delayed—release RAYOS for any patient for whom
you would usually consider generic prednisone.
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| Email Opener B |
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Thank you for attending our speaker presentation. I'm glad you were able to join us to learn more about
RAYOS® (prednisone) delayed—release tablets. RAYOS is approved for use in a variety
of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus(SLE), acute gouty arthritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
You can consider delayed—release RAYOS for any patient for whom you would usually consider generic
prednisone.
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I'm sorry you weren't able to attend our speaker presentation. I wanted to take this opportunity to
share some information with you about RAYOS® (prednisone) delayed—release tablets.
RAYOS is approved for use in a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus(SLE),
acute gouty arthritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica. You can consider delayed—release RAYOS
for any patient for whom you would usually consider generic prednisone.
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Please refer to the Important Safety Information provided below.
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| Setup A |
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Please join us as we discuss clinical considerations for prescribing prednisone and evaluate the impact of circadian rhythms
on disease activity.
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In case you want to review some key points of the presentation, here is some information that relates to what was discussed: |
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I've attached a copy of the slides that were presented, as well as some key highlights from the presentation
that you may want to consider:
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Please refer to the Important Safety Information provided below.
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In the meantime, if you have any questions about RAYOS for your patients with certain
rheumatic conditions (as specified in the Prescribing Information) who may benefit from a
delayed—release corticosteroid, please contact me via the email/phone provided below.
I look forward to seeing you at our speaker presentation.
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I hope you will consider prescribing RAYOS for your patients with certain rheumatic conditions
(as specified in the Prescribing Information) who may benefit from a delayed—release corticosteroid.
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| Please don't hesitate to reach out at any time if you have questions about RAYOS or any other Horizon Pharma product. |
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I hope we can schedule a follow-up meeting to review the presentation.
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In the meantime, you may want to consider whether any patients with certain rheumatic conditions (as specified in the
Prescribing Information) in your practice could benefit from a corticosteroid with delayed—release technology.
Please email or call me with any questions or to schedule a convenient time to meet.
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Please refer to the Important Safety Information provided below.
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| Have a great day! |
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[Representative Name]
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[Email Address]
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| RAYOS® (prednisone) delayed—release tablets |
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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RAYOS is a corticosteroid indicated:
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- As an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agent for certain allergic, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, ophthalmologic, nervous system, renal, respiratory, rheumatologic, specific infectious diseases or conditions and organ transplantation
- For the treatment of certain endocrine conditions
- For palliation of certain neoplastic conditions
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For a complete list of indications for RAYOS, please see the full Prescribing Information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT RAYOS
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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- Known hypersensitivity to prednisone or any excipients in the formulation
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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- Corticosteroids can cause hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome and hyperglycemia. Monitor patients for these conditions with chronic use. Taper doses gradually for withdrawal after chronic use
- RAYOS may increase susceptibility to new infection and increase risk of exacerbation, dissemination or reactivation of latent infection. RAYOS may mask signs and symptoms of infection. The rate of infectious complications increases with increasing doses of corticosteroids
- Corticosteroids can cause elevated blood pressure, salt and water retention and hypokalemia. Monitor blood pressure and sodium, potassium serum levels. RAYOS should be used with caution in patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, hypertension or renal insufficiency
- There is an increased risk of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation in patients with certain GI disorders. RAYOS may mask signs and symptoms of GI perforation
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Corticosteroid use may be associated with behavioral and mood disturbances, including euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression and psychosis. Existing conditions may be aggravated
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Corticosteroid use may lead to inhibition of bone growth in children and adolescents and the development of osteoporosis at any age. Give special consideration to patients at increased risk of osteoporosis (eg, postmenopausal women) before initiating corticosteroid therapy, and bone density should be monitored in patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy
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Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in cataracts, infections and glaucoma. Monitor intraocular pressure if corticosteroid therapy is continued for more than 6 weeks
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Do not administer live or attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids
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Long-term use of corticosteroids can have negative effects on growth and development in children. Monitor pediatric patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy
- Fetal harm can occur with first trimester use of corticosteroids. Apprise women of potential harm to the fetus
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
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- Common adverse reactions for corticosteroids include fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, elevation in blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes, increased appetite and weight gain
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For a complete list of indications for RAYOS, please see the full Prescribing Information.
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For further information on RAYOS, please see the full Prescribing Information at www.RAYOSRX.com/PI.
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©2016 Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.
RAYOS is a registered trademark of Horizon Pharma.
All rights reserved. May 2016.
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www.horizonpharma.com
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