SYMLIN
®
(pramlintide acetate) injection for subcutaneous use
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• Remove paper tab from outer needle cover.
• Push needle straight onto Pen.
• Screw needle on until tight.
• Remove outer needle cover and save for
needle removal.
• Remove inner needle cover and throw away.
Paper Tab
Needle
Inner Needle
Cover
Outer Needle
Cover
Important:
•
Ask your healthcare provider about your dose of SYMLIN and how to inject SYMLIN the right way before you inject it for the first time.
•
Use a new needle for each SYMLIN injection.
Do not reuse or share your needles with other people. You may give other people a serious
infection, or get a serious infection from them.
•
This SymlinPen is not recommended for use by the blind or visually impaired without the assistance of a person trained in the proper use of this
SymlinPen.
•
Check SYMLIN before you use it. SYMLIN should be clear and colorless.
Do not
use SYMLIN if the liquid looks cloudy or colored or has lumps
or particles in it.
•
Your SymlinPen may look empty because SYMLIN is a clear and colorless liquid.
•
Small bubbles will not hurt you or affect your dose of SYMLIN.
•
Do not
transfer SYMLIN from your SymlinPen into a syringe.
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Do not inject your dose of SYMLIN if you:
°
have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
°
do not plan to eat.
Do not
inject SYMLIN if you skip a meal. Wait until the next meal and take your usual dose of SYMLIN at that meal.
°
plan to eat a meal with less than 250 calories or 30 grams of carbohydrate
°
are sick and cannot eat your usual meal
°
are having surgery or a medical test where you cannot eat
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If you take more than your prescribed dose of SYMLIN, you may get nauseous or vomit, and may not be able to eat the amount of food you
usually eat. If you take more SYMLIN than your prescribed dose, pay careful attention to the amount of insulin you use because you may be
at more risk for low blood sugar. Contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Supplies you will need to give each injection of SYMLIN:
•
SymlinPen
®
120 Pen-Injector (Pen) (See Figure A)
•
a new SymlinPen compatible needle (See Figure B). Pen needles are not included. Use 29, 30, or 31 gauge disposable pen needles. Ask your
healthcare provider which needle gauge and length is best for you.
•
alcohol swab
•
1 sharps container for throwing away used SymlinPens and needles.
See “Disposing of used SymlinPens and needles” at the end of these
Instructions for Use.
SymlinPen
®
(S
Ĭ
M-l
ĭ
nPen)
120
(pramlintide acetate)
Pen-Injector
Read the Medication Guide and these Instructions for Use before you start using SYMLIN and each time you get a refill. There may be new information.
Do not share your SymlinPen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a
serious infection from them.
Pen Parts
Attach Pen Needle (needles not included)
Pen Cap
Covers Pen when not in use
Pen Label
EXP date on back
Dial
Turn to dial dose
Knob:
Pull out to load dose.
Spin to check dose.
Push to inject dose.
Dose Check
Look for line, arrow, and number
Cartridge
Clear colorless liquid
Window
Shows dialed dose
(Figure B)
(Figure A)
