Please see full Prescribing Information available at
www.PRALUENT.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
3. What should I do if I can’t push the yellow safety
needle cover all the way into the pen while pressing
on my skin?
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It may help to pinch the skin to make sure the injection
site is firm. You may also consider injecting into an
area on your thighs
•
Be sure that you keep your thumb off of the green/gray
button while pushing the yellow safety needle cover on
your skin
1. How should I store PRALUENT® (alirocumab)?
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PRALUENT should be stored in the refrigerator at
36°F-46°F in the original carton protected from light.
DO NOT
freeze the pen.
DO NOT
expose to extreme
heat.
DO NOT
shake
•
You should remove the PRALUENT Pen from the
refrigerator 30 to 40 minutes prior to use and allow
it to come to room temperature on its own. This will
make the injection less uncomfortable
•
If you have been prescribed the monthly 300 mg
dose, you will need to let two 150 mg pens come to
room temperature
•
If needed, PRALUENT may be kept at room
temperature (up to 77°F) in the original carton for
up to 30 days.
DO NOT
store at temperatures
above 77°F
•
After removal from the refrigerator, PRALUENT
must be used within 30 days or discarded
2. Is it okay to use the pen if I see air bubbles in
the window?
•
Yes, it is normal to see air bubbles in the window.
This is okay
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PRALUENT can cause serious side effects, including allergic
reactions that can be severe and require treatment in a
hospital. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest
emergency room right away if you have any symptoms of
an allergic reaction, including a severe rash, redness, severe
itching, a swollen face, or trouble breathing.
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