**What is the dosing schedule for Kesimpta?**
You’ll take 1 dose per week for the first 3 weeks (weeks 0, 1, and 2), skip the 4th week, then start monthly doses beginning on the 5th week and continue once a month. [Prescribing Information, page 2]
**Where can I inject Kesimpta?**
Inject Kesimpta subcutaneously in the front of your thigh or abdomen. A caregiver can inject in your outer upper arm. [Medication Guide, page 2]
**How do I prepare the Kesimpta Sensoready Pen before injecting?**
Remove the pen from the fridge 15-30 minutes before use to reach room temperature, check the expiration date and liquid clarity, clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe, and twist off the cap only when ready to inject (use within 5 minutes). [Prescribing Information, page 3]
**What are the steps to inject Kesimpta?**
Press the pen firmly against the skin at a 90-degree angle; listen for the first click to start, hold until the second click and the green indicator stops moving, then remove the pen. [Medication Guide, page 3]
**What should I avoid when choosing an injection site for Kesimpta?**
Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, scaly, or hard, or into areas with moles, scars, or stretch marks. [Prescribing Information, page 3]
**How do I track my Kesimpta doses?**
Pick the same date each month for maintenance doses; for example, if your first monthly dose is April 15, take the next on May 15. [Medication Guide, page 4]
**What if I miss a Kesimpta dose?**
Administer the missed dose as soon as possible without waiting for the next scheduled dose, then continue at the recommended intervals. [Prescribing Information, page 4]
**Does the first Kesimpta injection need supervision?**
The first injection should be performed under the guidance of a healthcare professional. [Medication Guide, page 2]
**How do I dispose of the Kesimpta pen after use?**
Dispose of the used pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container. [Prescribing Information, page 5]
**Can I inject Kesimpta myself after the first dose?**
Yes, after your healthcare provider shows you how, you or a caregiver can self-administer subsequent doses. [Medication Guide, page 2]
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