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How do you give a COPAXONE injection?
Copaxone should be administered by subcutaneous injection (into the fatty layer under the skin) into the upper outer arms, abdomen (but not within two inches of your belly button), fleshy part of the hips, or top outer part of the thighs. There are two recognized strengths of Copaxone, 20mg/ml and 40mg/ml.
Is COPAXONE IM or SUBQ?
COPAXONE is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. COPAXONE is for subcutaneous use only. Do not administer intravenously.
Is COPAXONE an intramuscular injection?
GA Depot is a long acting injection version of the approved Glatiramer Acetate (GA, commercially available as Copaxone®), designed to be administered as an intramuscular injection once every four weeks.
How is glatiramer administered?
Glatiramer comes as a solution to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). Depending on your dose, it is usually injected either once a day or three days every week (with at least 48 hours between doses, for example every Monday, Wednesday, Friday) .
Do Copaxone injections hurt?
1 You can have chest pain as part of an immediate post-injection reaction or by itself. This type of chest pain usually lasts a few minutes and can begin around 1 month after you start using COPAXONE®. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain while using COPAXONE®.
Where do you inject glatiramer?
Glatiramer Acetate Injection is for under the skin (subcutaneous) injection only; do not inject into your veins (intravenously). Do not stick the needle in the same place (site) more than once a week.
How do you Autoject Copaxone?
Both 3-times-a-week COPAXONE® 40 mg and daily COPAXONE® 20 mg are given just under the skin (subcutaneously). They can be administered with the autoject®2 for glass syringe or administered manually. Ready for fewer injections? Ask your doctor about 3-times-a-week COPAXONE® 40 mg.
How do you use a syringe?
Hold the syringe with the needle pointing straight up (still in the vial). Gently tap the barrel of the syringe so air bubbles float to the top. Still holding the syringe upright, slowly push the plunger until you push all the air out of the syringe, back into the bottle. Check to make sure you have the correct dosage.
Does Copaxone make you lose your hair?
Is hair loss a side effect of Copaxone? No, it’s not known to be. Hair loss is a possible side effect of some other MS treatments, such as interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif), interferon beta-1b (Betaseron, Extavia), and teriflunomide (Aubagio). But hair loss hasn’t been reported in studies of Copaxone.
Does Copaxone cause weight loss?
It’s not known how often weight loss occurs in people using Copaxone, or if the side effect is caused by Copaxone. If you’re concerned about changes to your weight while you’re taking Copaxone, talk with your doctor. They can recommend diet and exercise tips to help you manage a body weight that’s healthy for you.
How much does Glatopa cost?
The cost for Glatopa subcutaneous solution (20 mg/mL) is around $3,485 for a supply of 30 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
How long can Copaxone stay out of fridge?
Tips. Copaxone should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). It may be left out of a refrigerator for up to one month at room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F), as long as it is not exposed to high temperatures or intense light.
When giving a shot do you stick the needle all the way in?
The needle should stand straight up from the skin. Quickly jab the needle all the way into the skin. Hold the syringe in place with one hand, and pull back on the plunger with the other hand. Pull the plunger slowly.