**What is the dosing schedule for Kesimpta?**
Kesimpta starts with 1 dose per week for the first 3 weeks (weeks 0, 1, and 2), then skip the 4th week. Beginning at week 4 (or the 5th week from your start), take 1 dose every month.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**Where can I inject Kesimpta?**
Inject Kesimpta subcutaneously in the abdomen or front of the thigh. A caregiver can inject in your outer upper arm.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**What areas should I avoid for Kesimpta injections?**
Do not inject into skin that is tender, bruised, red, scaly, or hard. Avoid areas with 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 right before use (discard within 5 minutes), 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.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**How do I know the Kesimpta injection is complete?**
The injection is complete after the second click, when the green indicator fully fills the window and stops moving.
*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?**
Choose the same date each month for simplicity, such as the 15th if your first monthly dose is on April 15, then May 15.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**What should I do if I miss a Kesimpta dose?**
If you miss an injection at weeks 0, 1, or 2, talk to your healthcare provider. Administer subsequent doses at the recommended intervals.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
**How do I dispose of a used Kesimpta pen?**
Dispose of the used Sensoready Pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container.
*Citations: Prescribing Information, Medication Guide.*
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