How do i take repatha

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Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.

How is Repatha® given?1

Repatha® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous) using the SureClick® pre-filled pen. repatha-pen

Where in the body is the injection given?

The Repatha® injection can be given in the:1
  • Upper part of your thigh.
  • Stomach area (abdomen), except for a 2 inch (5 centimetres) area around your belly button.
  • Outer area of upper arm (only if someone else is giving you the injection).
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How to self-inject with the Repatha® single use SURECLICK® pre-filled pen

This video is intended to help you feel confident when using your pen to inject Repatha®. It will guide you, step by step, through the self-injection process and demonstrate how, with practice, injecting can become a simple and routine part of your life.
If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver can give the injections of Repatha®, you or your caregiver must receive training on how to prepare and inject Repatha® correctly. Do not try to inject Repatha® until you have been shown how to do it by your healthcare professional.
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You can find step by step instructions on how to use the Repatha® single use SURECLICK® pre-filled pen in the Patient Information Leaflet contained within the Repatha® box.

References:

  1. Repatha® (evolocumab) Patient Information Leaflet.

Reporting of side effects:

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Side effects can be reported directly to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) using the available methods via www.hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Side effects should also be reported to Amgen Limited on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160.
Please report any potential quality issue with the Amgen product you have received, by calling us on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160 and providing us with the details. Please ensure that you keep your packaging, so we are able to identify your product more easily.
For a list of possible side effects, please see
Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

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