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Emgality Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
Emgality®▼ (galcanezumab) Device: Information on Air Bubbles
It is normal to have air bubbles in the pen or syringe. The medicine is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection).
Additional
Information
The
presence of the air bubble is due to the syringe manufacturing
process.It
will not cause harm or affect the accuracy of the dose.1
Patients
should not try to remove or expel the air bubble in the device.
Removal of the air bubble before injecting is not necessary and not
recommended.1
The
instructions for using the pen or syringe included with the Package
Leaflet, must be followed carefully. The pre-filled pen and
pre-filled syringe is for total use only.2
After
training, patients may self-inject galcanezumab if a healthcare
professional determines that it is appropriate.3
References
1.
Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
2.
Emgality [instructions for use]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The
Netherlands.
3.
Emgality [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland
B.V., The Netherlands.
▼ This
medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will
allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare
professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Date of Last Review:February 13, 2019
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