How should I take sarilumab?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Sarilumab is injected under the skin, usually given once every 2 weeks. 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. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Sarilumab affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Your doctor will need to examine you on a regular basis.
Store this medicine in its original container in a refrigerator. Protect from light. Do not shake or freeze the medicine. Keep this medicine cold even while traveling.
Before injecting your dose, take the medicine out of the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature (for 30 minutes if using the prefilled syringe, or for 60 minutes if using the injection pen). Once at room temperature, the medicine must be used within 14 days.
Each prefilled syringe or injection pen is for one use only. Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
Place used needles, syringes, or injection pens 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.