**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How do I prepare the KESIMPTA pen before injecting?**
Take the KESIMPTA pen out of the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow it to reach room temperature.
**What are the recommended injection sites for KESIMPTA?**
KESIMPTA is given as an injection under your skin in your thigh or stomach-area (abdomen) by you or a caregiver, and a caregiver may also give you an injection in your upper outer arm. Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, scaly or hard, and avoid areas with moles, scars or stretch marks.
**What is the dosing schedule for KESIMPTA?**
The initial dosing is 20 mg of KESIMPTA given at Weeks 0, 1, and 2, with no injection at Week 3. After that, you’ll take 20 mg once monthly starting at Week 4.
**Do I need premedications before taking KESIMPTA?**
No premedications like steroids or 1st dose observation are required, as only limited benefit of premedication with corticosteroids, antihistamines, or acetaminophen was seen in RMS clinical studies.
**Can I reuse the KESIMPTA pen?**
No, the pen comes prefilled and ready to go, and each pen is for one-time use only.
**What features does the KESIMPTA auto-injector pen have?**
The KESIMPTA auto-injector pen has features that help you use it safely from the comfort of home, including a green progress indicator that fills the window to show when the injection is complete.
**How should I store KESIMPTA?**
Store KESIMPTA in a refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) and keep it in the original carton until ready for use to protect from light.
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