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Please see full Prescribing Information available at 

www.PRALUENT.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

(cont’d)

If you inject every 4 weeks:

•  

Inject your missed dose as soon as you remember  

within 7 days of your missed dose

•  

Then, take your next dose 4 weeks from the day you 

missed your dose. This will put you back on your  

original schedule

•  

If you missed a dose by more than 7 days, start a new 

schedule from the time you remember to take your dose 

6.  Who should I contact if I need help or have any 

questions about how to take PRALUENT?

•

  Please talk to your healthcare provider about any 

questions you may have. For more information  

about using PRALUENT, call 

1-844-PRALUENT  

(1-844-772-5836) 

and 

press 1

 to speak with a 

MyPRALUENT® nurse

•

  You can also visit 

PRALUENT.com

 to watch an  

on-demand self-injection training video

4.

  

What should I do if I can’t push the  

green/gray button?

•

  First, release the button and check that you have taken 

off the blue needle cap 

•

  Place the pen on your skin, and press down firmly until 

the yellow safety needle cover is pushed all the way 

into the pen. You won’t be able to push the button if the 

yellow safety needle cover is still showing. You might 

need to pinch the skin with your other hand so it’s firm 

•  

Now, push the green/gray button again. You should 

hear a click. Then release the button

5.  What do I do if I forget a dose?

If you inject every 2 weeks:

•  

Inject your missed dose as soon as you remember,  

within 7 days of your missed dose

•  

Then, take your next dose 2 weeks from the day you 

missed your dose. This will put you back on your  

original schedule

•  

 If you missed a dose by more than 7 days, wait until 

your next scheduled dose to restart PRALUENT. This 

will keep you on your original schedule

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The most common side effects of PRALUENT include: 

redness, itching, swelling, or pain/tenderness at the injection 

site, symptoms of the common cold, and flu  

or flu-like symptoms. Tell your healthcare  

provider if you have any side effect that  

bothers you or that does not go away.

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Summary of Contents for alirocumab

Page 1: ...PRALUENT PRE FILLED PEN QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Please see full Prescribing Information available at www PRALUENT com STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS on how to use PRALUENT ...

Page 2: ...T at home This guide provides step by step instructions for using PRALUENT at home If you need more help you can Watch our self injection training video at PRALUENT com Call us at 1 844 PRALUENT 1 844 772 5836 and press 1 to speak with a live nurse 2 Please see full Prescribing Information available at www PRALUENT com PRALUENTCOMES IN AN EASY TO USE PRE FILLED PEN Injected under the skin every 2 ...

Page 3: ... PRALUENT may be kept at room temperature up to 77 F in the original carton and must be used within 30 days or discarded IMPORTANT INFORMATION DO DO NOT Keep the PRALUENT Pen out of the sight and reach of children Read the Patient Information and Instructions For Use carefully before using the PRALUENT Pen Follow these instructions every time you use a PRALUENT Pen Store unused pens in the refrige...

Page 4: ... injection has started The window turns yellow when the injection is completed so you know the full dose has been delivered click 1 alcohol wipe The PRALUENT Pen 1 cotton ball or gauze pad A sharps disposal container see step 8 on page 19 For self injecting the monthly 300 mg dose prepare two 150 mg pens IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any prescriptio...

Page 5: ...correct dose Check the use by date on the label do not use if this date has passed DO NOT use the pen if it has been dropped or damaged 2 LOOK at the window B A Check that liquid is clear colorless to pale yellow and free from particles see picture A If not do not use You may see air bubbles This is normal DO NOT use if the window appears solid yellow see picture B 8 9 ...

Page 6: ...er and dry with a towel Clean skin in the injection area with an alcohol wipe DO NOT use on skin that is tender hard red or hot DO NOT use any area near a visible vein Change your injection site each time you give yourself an injection If you need to use the same injection site make sure it is not the same spot you used last time Use a different injection site for the second injection for the mont...

Page 7: ...n if the blue needle cap is missing or not securely attached DO NOT put the cap back on 2 HOLD the pen like this so you can see the window Blue needle cap DO NOT shake the pen DO NOT touch the yellow safety needle cover Make sure the inspection window is facing you and that you can see it Your thumb should not touch the green button yet DO NOT touch the yellow safety needle cover 12 13 ...

Page 8: ...rom your skin Use the same pressure for the entire injection Firmly press down until the yellow safety needle cover disappears into the pen and is no longer visible DO NOT touch the green button yet The pen will not work if the yellow safety needle cover is not pushed all the way down 90 HOW TO INJECT cont d If needed pinch the skin to make sure injection site is firm It is important to keep the s...

Page 9: ...njection has now started Immediately release the button The window will start to turn yellow Continue to firmly press down so that the yellow safety needle cover is not visible click 5 HOLD in place until entire window is yellow Use the same pressure for the entire injection The injection may take up to 20 seconds HOW TO INJECT cont d 16 17 ...

Page 10: ...njecting the monthly 300 mg dose repeat ALL steps with a second 150 mg pen at a different injection site 6 CHECK that the window has turned yellow DO NOT rub the skin after the injection You may see a drop of blood at the injection site DO NOT put the blue needle cap back on Throw away pen and needle cap into a puncture resistant container right after use For the monthly 300 mg dose throw out the f...

Page 11: ...esistant and properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container HOW TO THROW OUT YOUR PEN MyPRALUENT can provide you with an FDA cleared sharps disposal container Call 1 844 PRALUENT 1 844 772 5836 and press 1 to speak with a live nurse and request a container When your sharps disposal container is almost full you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dis...

Page 12: ...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 refrige...

Page 13: ... have taken off the blue needle cap Place the pen on your skin and press down firmly until the yellow safety needle cover is pushed all the way into the pen You won t be able to push the button if the yellow safety needle cover is still showing You might need to pinch the skin with your other hand so it s firm Now push the green gray button again You should hear a click Then release the button 5 W...

Page 14: ...e 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 The most common side effects of PRALUENT include redness itching swelling or pain tenderness at the injection site symptoms of the common cold and flu or flu like symptoms Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect th...

Page 15: ...other program terms and restrictions Eligible patients subject to program restrictions SUPPORT TO HELP YOU GET STARTED ON PRALUENT alirocumab 0 copay offer and other programs to help with the cost of PRALUENT Text message injection reminders and free reminder magnet to help you build a routine Tools to help you stay on track including a sharps disposal container and travel kit per Text Sign up for...

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