How should I use pegvaliase?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Pegvaliase is injected under the skin. You may be given other medications to help prevent serious side effects or an allergic reaction.
You will receive your first dose in a medical setting to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
Read and follow all Instructions for Use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
Do not shake the prefilled syringe or you may ruin the medicine.
Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject pegvaliase. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
You may need to have someone with you for at least 1 hour after you inject this medicine at home, to watch you for signs of an allergic reaction and give the epinephrine injection if needed.
Read the Warning Card about allergic reactions and learn what symptoms to watch for. Keep the card with you at all times.
You will need frequent medical tests.
You will need to follow a special diet. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods you should eat or avoid.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator, do not freeze.
You may store the medicine for up to 30 days at room temperature in its original container, protected from light. Do not put the medicine back into the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medicine after 30 days or after the expiration date on the label has passed.
Throw away a prefilled syringe after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.