1. **How do you take KESIMPTA for the first time?**
– **Answer:** You’ll give yourself 1 dose per week for the first 3 weeks, then skip the 4th week. Your healthcare team will provide guidance, and if you’re nervous, you can get help with your first dose at your doctor’s office.
2. **What is the KESIMPTA dosing schedule?**
– **Answer:** Start with 3 weekly starter doses (weeks 1, 2, and 3), skip week 4, take your first monthly maintenance dose at week 5, then continue with one dose per month.
3. **Where can I inject KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** You can inject KESIMPTA yourself in the abdomen or thigh, or a caregiver can administer it in these areas.
5. **Do I need premedication before taking KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** No premedications are required, and there is no first dose observation needed. Only limited benefit of premedication with corticosteroids, antihistamines, or acetaminophen was seen in clinical studies.
6. **What should I do if I miss a dose of KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** Consult your healthcare provider for guidance on missed doses, especially during the specific starter weeks.
7. **How should I store KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** KESIMPTA must be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton. If necessary, it may be stored at room temperature below 30°C (86°F) for up to 7 days, then returned to the refrigerator and used within 7 days.
8. **How do I prepare KESIMPTA before injecting?**
– **Answer:** Remove the pen from the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow it to reach room temperature, visually inspect for expiration date and liquid clarity, then choose and clean your injection site.
9. **Is there a training pen available to practice with?**
– **Answer:** Yes, a training pen is available to help you practice before using the actual auto-injector pen.
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