1. **What is the dosing schedule for KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** You’ll take 1 dose per week for the first 3 weeks, skip the 4th week, then take your first monthly dose on the 5th week. After that, continue taking KESIMPTA once a month.
2. **How long should I wait after removing KESIMPTA from the refrigerator before injecting?**
– **Answer:** Allow KESIMPTA to reach room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes after removing it from the refrigerator before injecting.
3. **Where can I inject KESIMPTA on my body?**
– **Answer:** You can inject KESIMPTA into your thigh or stomach area (abdomen), or have a caregiver inject it into your outer upper arm. Avoid areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, scaly, or hard, and avoid moles, scars, or stretch marks.
4. **How will I know when my KESIMPTA injection is complete?**
– **Answer:** You’ll hear a second click, and the green indicator in the window will fill completely and stop moving, indicating the injection is complete.
5. **Do I need premedications 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 RMS clinical studies.
6. **What should I do with the cap after I twist it off?**
– **Answer:** Discard the cap immediately after twisting it off, and use the pen within 5 minutes.
7. **How should I dispose of my used KESIMPTA pen?**
– **Answer:** Dispose of your used KESIMPTA pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container.
8. **Can KESIMPTA be stored at room temperature?**
– **Answer:** Yes, if necessary, KESIMPTA may be stored at room temperature below 30°C (86°F) for up to 7 days and returned to the refrigerator, to be used within 7 days.
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