How should I use risankizumab?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Risankizumab is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. You may need to use 2 injections to get your total dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Risankizumab should be clear or light-yellow. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has flakes or large particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Your care provider will show you where on your body to inject risankizumab. Do not inject into skin with active psoriasis, or skin that is red, bruised, or tender. Do not inject within 2 inches of your navel (belly button).
Risankizumab affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily. Your doctor will need to examine you on a regular basis.
Store this medicine in the original container in a refrigerator. Protect from light and do not shake or freeze. Take the medicine out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting your dose. Do not heat the medicine in a microwave or with hot water.
Each prefilled syringe is for one use only. Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.