Description
Drug Info: ApoThera Drug Disease Clinical Support App
Administration
– For SC administration only
– Inform patient and family members or caregivers on how to recognize signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia and risks of prolonged hypoglycemia
– Do not inject through clothing; roll back clothing to expose bare skin
– Inject in lower abdomen, buttocks, thigh, or outer upper arm
– Call for emergency assistance immediately after administering
– If no response after 15 minutes, administer additional dose while waiting for emergency assistance
– When patient has responded to treatment, give oral carbohydrates to restore liver glycogen and prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia
– Do not attempt to reuse autoinjector or prefilled syringe; each device contains 1 single dose
SC Preparation
– Visually inspect before administering
– Solution should appear clear, colorless, and free of particles
– Discard if discolored or contains particulate matter
Storage
– Store in red protective case it comes in; replace before expiration date
– Protect from light
– Gray cap on autoinjector and gray needle cover on prefilled syringe contain dry natural rubber (latex derivative)
– Refrigerate at 2-8ºC (36-46ºF); do not freeze
Room Temperature
– May store at room temperature of 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) for up to 12 months
– Discard if stored >12 months
– Mark package label with date when removed from refrigerator
– Do not return to refrigerator after storing at room temperature
