Summary of Contents for PRALUENT alirocumab
- Page 1 PRALUENT PRE-FILLED PEN QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS on how to use PRALUENT Please see full Prescribing Information available at www.PRALUENT.com.
- Page 2 The eff ect of PRALUENT on heart problems such as heart attacks, stroke, or death is not known. It is not known if PRALUENT is safe and eff ective in children. Support to help you use PRALUENT at home This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using...
- Page 3 • The device is an easy-to-use, single 1 mL pre-filled pen. out of the sight and reach or someone else the It contains 75 mg or 150 mg of PRALUENT® (alirocumab) of children injection unless you have • If your healthcare provider prescribes you the monthly dose,...
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Page 4: Key Features
PRALUENT® (alirocumab) PEN KEY FEATURES Alcohol Before you start your injection, you will need: Wipe The ready-to-use PRALUENT Pen was designed for self-injection at home Alcohol Wipe The yellow safety needle cover keeps 1 alcohol 1 cotton ball A sharps... - Page 5 You may see air bubbles. This is normal • DO NOT use the pen if it has been DO NOT use if the window appears dropped or damaged • solid yellow (see picture B) Please see full Prescribing Information available at www.PRALUENT.com.
- Page 6 • You may want to set a timer for upper arms (for 30-40 minutes to remind you when caregivers) PRALUENT has reached room temperature and is ready to be injected • DO NOT put the pen back in • Wash your hands with soap and water and dry with a towel the refrigerator •...
- Page 7 DO NOT pull off the cap until you are ready to inject • • DO NOT use the pen if the blue needle cap is missing or not securely attached DO NOT put the cap back on • Please see full Prescribing Information available at www.PRALUENT.com.
- Page 8 – It is important to keep the The pen will not work if the yellow safety skin pinched while injecting needle cover is not pushed all the way down Please see full Prescribing Information available at www.PRALUENT.com.
- Page 9 You will hear a “click.” Your injection has now started • The injection may take up to 20 seconds • Immediately release the button • The window will start to turn yellow Please see full Prescribing Information available at www.PRALUENT.com.
- Page 10 • If the window does not turn completely yellow, call 1-844-PRALUENT • For the monthly 300 mg dose, throw out the fi rst 150 mg pen (1-844-772-5836) and press 1. Do not give...
- Page 11 FDA’s website FDA-cleared sharps disposal at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal container, you may use a household container that is: Keep PRALUENT and all medicines out of the reach – made of a heavy-duty plastic; of children. –...
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Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How should I store PRALUENT® (alirocumab)? 3. What should I do if I can’t push the yellow safety needle cover all the way into the pen while pressing • PRALUENT should be stored in the refrigerator at 36°F-46°F in the original carton protected from light. - Page 13 5. What do I do if I forget a dose? MyPRALUENT® nurse If you inject every 2 weeks: • You can also visit PRALUENT.com to watch an • Inject your missed dose as soon as you remember, on-demand self-injection training video within 7 days of your missed dose •...
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Page 14: Important Safety Information
Do not use PRALUENT® (alirocumab) if you are allergic prepare and give yourself a PRALUENT injection and follow to alirocumab or to any of the ingredients in PRALUENT. the “Instructions For Use” that comes with PRALUENT. Before starting PRALUENT, tell your healthcare provider... - Page 15 Sign up for MyPRALUENT® on PRALUENT.com or by calling 1-844-PRALUENT (1-844-772-5836). * Eligible patients with commercial insurance not funded through a government healthcare program subject to an annual cap and other program terms and restrictions.
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