INTRODUCTION
The main actions contained in this booklet that must be learned are:
1. Loading the Follistim Pen™
2. Dialing the prescribed dose
3. Using the Follistim Pen™ to give yourself an injection of Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge
The Follistim Pen™ is a very precise injection device. It is easy to use and convenient. The special features allow you to inject
Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge safely and effectively.
Follistim Pen™ can be set to any dose from 50 International Units (IU) up to 450 IU, in marked increments. The Dosage Scale
on the Pen has easy-to-read numbers and audible clicks to help you set the correct dose. Incorrect settings are easily corrected
without loss of drug.
1
BEFORE USING FOLLISTIM PEN™ FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THEY ARE DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS.
EACH SECTION HAS A NUMBER OF STEPS.
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE AND REFER TO IT WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please read this safety information first.
1. Follistim Pen™ is a precision device. It is very important that you read and follow all directions for its use. As with all injection
systems, failure to do so could result in an incorrect dose being given.
2. Injecting cold drug is likely to cause discomfort. Therefore, it is recommended you allow the drug to reach room temperature
before taking the injection. The needle should not be attached until just before the injection.
3. Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection) is NOT the same formulation as Follistim
®
in the freeze-dried powder
presentation.
4. When injecting beneath the skin, always fully depress the Injection Button for a full 5 seconds. During these 5 seconds,
leave the needle in the skin to ensure delivery of the full dose of Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge.
5. Follistim Pen™ is designed for use by one person only and should not be shared with others.
6. The BD Micro-Fine™ Pen Needle is for use only with Follistim Pen™. Each BD Micro-Fine™ Pen Needle is for one injection
only.
7. Follistim Pen™ is not recommended for the blind or visually impaired user without the assistance of an individual with good
vision, trained in the proper use of the device.
8. It is advisable to keep a record of every injection that has been taken from a Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge. This will allow you to
calculate the daily amount of medication remaining in the cartridge by subtracting the injected amount from the 300 IU
and/or 600 IU as indicated on the cartridge label.
9. Your doctor will decide on the dose of Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge to be given. This dose may be increased or decreased as your
treatment progresses depending on your individual type of treatment. If you have previously used gonadotropins, your dose
may be different with Follistim
®
AQ Cartridge. Again, your doctor will decide the dose based upon your medical history.
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