1. **What is the dosing schedule for KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** Take 1 dose per week for the first 3 weeks (weeks 0, 1, and 2), skip the 4th week, then take your first monthly dose on week 5 and continue once a month thereafter.
– **Section Number:** Prescribing Information, Section 2.1
2. **How do I prepare the KESIMPTA Sensoready Pen before injecting?**
– **Answer:** Remove the pen from the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before use to reach room temperature, visually inspect for the expiration date and liquid clarity, then choose and clean your injection site.
– **Section Number:** Prescribing Information, Section 2.3
3. **Where can I inject KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** You can inject in your abdomen or front of the thigh if self-administering, or a caregiver can inject in your outer upper arm after your healthcare provider shows them how.
– **Section Number:** Prescribing Information, Section 2.3
4. **What are the steps to inject KESIMPTA using the Sensoready Pen?**
– **Answer:** Twist off the cap when ready to use (discard cap and use within 5 minutes), press firmly against skin at 90 degrees, wait for the second click and until the green indicator stops moving, then remove the pen.
– **Section Number:** Prescribing Information, Section 2.3
5. **Should my first KESIMPTA injection be done by a healthcare professional?**
– **Answer:** Someone from your healthcare team will give you guidance on how to use the pen for the first time, and if you’re nervous, you can get help with your first dose at your doctor’s office.
– **Section Number:** Medication Guide, Section “How should I use KESIMPTA?”
6. **How do I dispose of a used KESIMPTA Sensoready Pen?**
– **Answer:** Dispose of the used pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container.
– **Section Number:** Medication Guide, Section “How should I dispose of KESIMPTA?”
7. **Are premedications required before taking KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** No premedications are required, as only limited benefit of premedication with corticosteroids, antihistamines, or acetaminophen was seen in RMS clinical studies.
– **Section Number:** Prescribing Information, Section 5.1
8. **How long can KESIMPTA be stored at room temperature?**
– **Answer:** KESIMPTA Sensoready Pens 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.
– **Section Number:** Medication Guide, Section “How should I store KESIMPTA?”
9. **Is a training pen available to practice before using KESIMPTA?**
– **Answer:** Yes, a training pen is available to help you practice before using the actual auto-injector pen.
– **Section Number:** Medication Guide, Section “What is KESIMPTA?”
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