Where do you inject Avonex Pen?

Where do you inject Avonex Pen?

AVONEX is injected into the muscle (intramuscularly). AVONEX should be injected into the thigh or upper arm (See Figures G and H). Change (rotate) your injection sites for each dose.

How long do Avonex side effects last?

Most people have flu-like symptoms such as headache, tiredness, fever, chills, and muscle aches when they first start this medication. These symptoms usually last about 1 day after the injection and improve or go away after a few months of continued use.

How do you treat beta interferon side effects?

Your doctor may tell you to inject your medication at bedtime and take an over-the-counter pain and fever medication to help with these symptoms. These symptoms usually lessen or go away over time. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms are difficult to manage or become severe.

What happens if I miss my Avonex injection?

Missed Dose Avonex®: If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you can. Go back to your regular schedule the following week. Do not use this medicine 2 days in a row. Rebif®: If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you can.

Does interferon need to be refrigerated?

How do I store interferon alfa? Store the compounded liquid forms of this medication according to the label. It is usually refrigerated.

Does AVONEX suppress the immune system?

This medicine does not suppress the immune system, and patients taking it do not have an increased risk of infection.

Does AVONEX weaken the immune system?

Does AVONEX cause fever?

Avonex may cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, aching muscles, and feeling weak. These symptoms may start within a few hours or days after your injection and can last for about a day. They tend to be worse when you first start treatment.

Is Avonex an interferon?

Avonex (Interferon beta-1a) is a 166 amino acid glycoprotein used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Avonex will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.

How effective is Avonex?

Help slow disability progression At the end of the 2-year clinical trial (Study 1), 78% of people taking AVONEX had no increase in disability, compared with 65% of people taking placebo. People taking AVONEX were 37% less likely to have increased disability at 2 years.

What ingredients are in Avonex?

The active substance is: Interferon beta-1a 30 micrograms/0.5 ml The other ingredients are: Sodium acetate, trihydrate; acetic acid glacial, arginine hydrochloride, polysorbate 20 and water for injections. Each individual pack contains one Avonex Pen, one needle and one pen cover.

How do you give interferon beta-1a?

Interferon beta-1a subcutaneous injection comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled syringe or a prefilled automatic injection device to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). It is usually injected three times a week.