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TerSera NurseSupport Doctor Discussion Guide

TerSera NurseSupport is here to help

Connect with a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to answer questions about carcinoid syndrome diarrhea (CSD) and XERMELO

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TerSera NurseSupport is here to support you and serve as a resource for:

  • Starting medication: Help you understand XERMELO and what to expect
  • Advocacy connections: Connect you with helpful advocacy resources
  • Disease education: Teach you about CSD and how it works in your body
  • Nutrition education: Help you understand the relationship between diet and CSD

When you talk to a CNE, ask about the Find Food You Love book. They can send you a copy for free! It’s filled with 100 pages of easy-to-follow dietary information and recipes designed to help people with CSD.

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Note: TerSera NurseSupport is only available to patients who have been prescribed XERMELO. Our nurses can share general information about carcinoid syndrome diarrhea but cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition.

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We have dedicated nurses ready to offer support to people in every part of the US.

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Amy Tousignant, RN, BSN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“It is a privilege to be able to give patients the education, tools, and support that empower them to take control of their health story.”

Areas covered: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Patient/limited in-services: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Tina Johnson, BSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“There is no greater honor than to walk alongside my patients as they learn to navigate this piece of their lives.”

States covered: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas

Patient/limited in-services: North Dakota, New Mexico, South Dakota

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Kristen Kusch, MSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“I want people to feel comfortable, happy, relaxed, and as if all their questions were answered.”

States covered: Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Tiffany Brosius, BSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“My role as a Clinical Nurse Educator is to help my patients navigate their carcinoid syndrome diarrhea by aiding in connecting the dots, providing a listening ear, equipping them with knowledge, encouraging them to ask their questions, and offering support during what can be a very burdensome time in their lives.”

States covered: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee

Patient/limited in-services: Arkansas, Mississippi

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Lisa B. Weinman, MSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“As I meet or speak to a new patient, my heart is full of love. I will care for whomever is my patient, whether I know them or just met them. They are my patients and they will get the best out of me.”

Areas covered: Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Patient/limited in-services: West Virginia

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Devin Morgan, MSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator

“The role of educating oncology patients is particularly gratifying. It is an honor and privilege to help ease their fears during such a critical time in their life.”

Areas covered: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Patient/limited in-services: Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

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Pamela A. Gaytan, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse Educator, National Leader

“My patients are zebras—no one has the same experience. It’s a chance to have a one-on-one conversation and explain what they’re experiencing.”

TerSera NurseSupport cannot provide medical advice on your specific condition. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

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Is XERMELO right for you?

The NurseSupport program is for patients currently taking XERMELO for CSD. If you are experiencing breakthrough symptoms with SSA injections alone, ask your doctor if it's time for XERMELO.

Learn more by downloading the XERMELO brochure and create a helpful doctor discussion guide for your next appointment.

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Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • The most common side effects of XERMELO include nausea, headache, increase in liver enzymes, depression, flatulence, decreased appetite, swelling of your hands and feet, fever, abdominal pain, and constipation.
  • Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking as some may interact with XERMELO.
  • XERMELO is not recommended if you have moderate or severe liver impairment.

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the FDA at 1‑800‑FDA‑1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1‑844‑334‑4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.

 

Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • The most common side effects of XERMELO include nausea, headache, increase in liver enzymes, depression, flatulence, decreased appetite, swelling of your hands and feet, fever, abdominal pain, and constipation.
  • Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking as some may interact with XERMELO.
  • XERMELO is not recommended if you have moderate or severe liver impairment.

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.

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