(guselkumab)
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You will need:
One or two 200 mg Prefilled Pen(s) based on the dose prescribed by your Healthcare Provider
Not provided in the carton:
Alcohol swabs
Adhesive bandages
Cotton balls or gauze pads
Sharps container
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STEP 1: Get ready
Check your prescribed dose to see if you will need to use 1 or 2 TREMFYA PEN(s).
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STEP 2: Inspect carton
Remove the carton(s) from the refrigerator.
Check the expiration (EXP) date.
Do not use TREMFYA PEN(s) if the expiration date has passed or if the seal on the carton is broken.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a new TREMFYA PEN.
Allow TREMFYA PEN(s) to come to room temperature.
Let the carton(s) sit on a surface at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before use.
Do not warm the TREMFYA PEN(s) any other way.
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STEP 3: Inspect TREMFYA PEN
Check the liquid in the viewing window.
It should be clear and colorless to slightly yellow and may contain tiny white or clear particles. You may also see air bubbles. This is normal.
Do not inject if the liquid:
- is cloudy
- is discolored
- has large particles
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a new TREMFYA PEN.
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STEP 4: Choose injection site
Select from the following areas for injection:
- Front of thighs
- Lower stomach area (lower abdomen), except for a 2-inch area right around your navel (belly button)
- Back of upper arms (only if someone else is giving you the injection)
If you need to give 2 injections to complete your dose, choose different areas or leave at least 2 inches between injection sites.
Do not inject into skin that is tender, bruised, red, scaly, thick, or hard.
Avoid areas with scars or stretch marks.
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STEP 5: Wash hands and clean injection site
Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.
Wipe your chosen injection site with an alcohol swab and allow it to dry.
Do not touch, fan, or blow on the injection site after you have cleaned it.
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