Episodic cluster headache

Male episodic cluster headache patient

Prior to injecting, choose an area for injection: the abdomen or thigh if self-injecting, or buttocks or back of upper arm if another person is injecting. Be sure not to inject in the exact same spot each time. Always clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe and let it dry before injecting.

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1. Uncap the syringe

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2. Gently pinch and hold a fold of skin and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle

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3. Inject slowly until the gray syringe plunger is pushed to the needle end of the syringe

IMPORTANT: These are the abbreviated steps for using the prefilled syringe. When injecting Emgality, please refer to the Instructions for Use that comes with your prefilled syringe.

Before you inject for the first time, your healthcare provider should show you how to prepare and inject Emgality. Visit the following link: Instructions for Use 100 mg Syringe for Episodic Cluster Headache.

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The most common side effects of Emgality include injection site reactions.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Emgality.

Watch this video to learn how to inject Emgality 300 mg

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IMPORTANT: These are not the complete instructions for using your syringes. Please see Instructions for Use that comes with your syringes or visit Emgality.com.

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Warnings -

Do not use Emgality if you are allergic to galcanezumab-gnlm or any of the ingredients in Emgality.

Emgality may cause allergic reactions, such as itching, rash, hives, and trouble breathing. Allergic reactions can happen days after using Emgality. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms, which may be part of an allergic reaction: swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing.

Common side effects

The most common side effects of Emgality are injection site reactions.

These are not all the possible side effects of Emgality. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects.

You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Before using

Before you use Emgality, discuss these questions with your doctor:

Tell your doctor if:

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