**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.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**Where can I inject Kesimpta?**
Inject subcutaneously in the front of the thigh or abdomen (stomach area). A caregiver can inject in your outer upper arm.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**What areas should I avoid for injection?**
Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, scaly, or hard. Avoid moles, scars, or stretch marks.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**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 ensure the liquid is clear, then clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe and let it dry.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**What are the steps to inject Kesimpta?**
Twist off the cap (use within 5 minutes), press the pen firmly against the skin at a 90-degree angle until the first click, hold until the second click and the green indicator stops moving, then remove the pen.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**Should my first Kesimpta injection be supervised?**
Yes, the first injection should be performed under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**How do I track my monthly Kesimpta doses?**
Try taking it on the same date each month, such as the 15th, to keep it simple.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**What if I miss a Kesimpta injection?**
If you miss an injection at week 0, 1, or 2, talk to your healthcare provider. For other doses, administer subsequent doses at the recommended intervals.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**How do I dispose of the used Kesimpta pen?**
Dispose of the used Sensoready Pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**Can someone else give me my Kesimpta injection?**
Yes, a caregiver can inject you in the thigh, abdomen, or outer upper arm after your healthcare provider shows them how.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
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