Erenumab-aooe (subcutaneous)

Erenumab-aooe (subcutaneous)

Erenumab-aooe (subcutaneous)

Uses for erenumab-aooe

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Before using erenumab-aooe

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of erenumab aooe injection in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Related studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of erenumab-aooe injection in the elderly. However, older patients are at higher risk of age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and dose adjustment in patients receiving this drug.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Hypertonie (Bluthochdruck) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann diesen Zustand verschlimmern.

Proper use of erenumab-aooe

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is administered through a hypodermic needle under the skin, usually in the abdomen, thighs, or upper arm. You or your caregiver may be trained to prepare and inject this medicine at home. Make sure you understand how to use the medicine.

When you use this medicine at home, you will be shown the areas of the body where this vaccination can be given. Use a different area of ​​the body each time you get a shot. Keep track of where you fire each shot to make sure you switch body areas. This can prevent skin problems caused by the injections. Do not inject into sensitive, red, broken or hard skin areas.

This medicine comes with a package leaflet and instructions for the patient. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

This medicine is available in two forms: a pre-filled syringe or an auto-injector.

Check the liquid in the prefilled syringe or autoinjector. It should be clear and colorless to slightly yellow. Do not use the medicine if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or contains particles. Don't shake.

Before use, allow the medicine to warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes without direct sunlight. Do not heat it in any other way.

Do not remove the needle cap from the prefilled syringe or autoinjector until you are ready to use it.

You may not use all of the medicine in each prefilled syringe or autoinjector. Use each pre-filled syringe and auto-injector only once. Do not store an open syringe or auto-injector.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für die Injektionsdosisform (Lösung):
  • Bei Migränekopfschmerzen:
    • Erwachsene – einmal im Monat werden 70 Milligramm (mg) unter die Haut gespritzt. Einigen Patienten können einmal im Monat 140 mg unter die Haut gespritzt werden.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Continue taking this medicine every month from the date of your last dose.

storage

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Ask your doctor how to throw away medicines you don't use.

Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Keep the medicine in the original packaging. You can store it at room temperature for up to 7 days after removing it from the refrigerator. Discard unused medicines stored at room temperature after 7 days.

Precautions when using erenumab-aooe

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted side effects.

The needle guard in the white or orange cap of the autoinjector and the gray needle cap of the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a latex derivative) that may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to latex. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy.

This medicine can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience rash, itching, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after using this medication.

Erenumab-aooe may increase the risk of severe constipation, especially when given with medicines that inhibit bowel movements. Talk to your doctor if this is a problem for you.

Contact your doctor immediately if you have blurred vision, dizziness, nervousness, headache, ringing in your ears, or a slow or fast heartbeat. These could be symptoms of high blood pressure.

Side effects of erenumab-aooe

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

• Verstopfung

Incident not known

• Verschwommene Sicht
• Husten
• Schwindel
• schneller Herzschlag
• Fieber
• Kopfschmerzen
• Nesselsucht, Juckreiz, Hautausschlag
• Heiserkeit
• Reizung
• Gelenkschmerzen, Steifheit oder Schwellung
• Große, bienenstockartige Schwellung im Gesicht, an Augenlidern, Lippen, Zunge, Hals, Händen, Beinen, Füßen oder Genitalien
• Nervosität
• in den Ohren hämmern
• Schwellungen oder Schwellungen der Augenlider oder um die Augen, das Gesicht, die Lippen oder die Zunge
• Rötung der Haut
• langsamer oder schneller Herzschlag
• Engegefühl in der Brust
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen oder Schlucken
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Blutungen, Blasenbildung, Brennen, Kälte, Verfärbung der Haut, Druckgefühl, Nesselsucht, Infektion, Entzündung, Juckreiz, Knoten, Taubheitsgefühl, Schmerzen, Hautausschlag, Rötung, Narbenbildung, Schmerzen, Stechen, Schwellung, Druckempfindlichkeit, Kribbeln, Geschwürbildung usw Wärme an der Injektionsstelle

Less common

• Muskelkrämpfe oder -krämpfe

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Aimovig

Available dosage forms:

• Lösung

Therapeutic Class: Antimigraine

Pharmacological class: Erenumab

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