Description
Drug Info: ApoThera Drug Disease Clinical Support App
SC Administration
– For subcutaneous use only
-Administer SC in upper arm if given by care giver or clinician, or in thigh or abdomen by self-injection with autoinjector
– Discard used syringe into a sharps container
SC Preparation
– Instruct patients regarding SC injection technique and proper disposal of syringe and needles
– Prior to administration, warm by leaving carton at room temperature for about 30 minutes
– Once removed from refrigerator, administer within 24 hr or discard into sharps container
– Visually inspect; solution should appear clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow, and may contain a few translucent or white to off-white particles
– Do not use if solution is cloudy, discolored, or if it contains large particles or foreign particulate matter
Storage
– Refrigerate at 2-8°C (36-46°F)
– Store in the original carton to protect from light
– Do not freeze
– Do not shake
