Proper Use

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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin, usually in the stomach or thigh.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide and patient instructions. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Palopegteriparatide may sometimes be given at home to patients who do not need to be in a hospital or clinic. If you are using this medicine at home, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to prepare and inject the medicine. Be sure that you understand how to use the medicine.

You should receive the first few injections of this medicine in a place where you can sit or lie down if needed, until you know how this medicine affects you.

If you use palopegteriparatide at home, you will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. This will help prevent skin problems. Do not inject into skin areas that are red, swollen, or has scars.

Use a new needle each time you inject the medicine. Do not store the prefilled pen with the needle attached.

Check the liquid in the pen. it should be clear and colorless. Do not use it if it is cloudy, colored, or has particles in it. Do not use the pen if it is damaged.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For injection dosage form (prefilled pen):
    • For hypoparathyroidism:
      • Adults—18 micrograms (mcg) injected under the skin once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

If you miss a dose and it is less than 12 hours, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you missed a dose and it is more than 12 hours, skip the dose and take your next dose at the regular time.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Before first use: Store the pen in the refrigerator and protect it from light. Do not freeze.

After first use: Store the opened pen at room temperature for 14 days. Keep the cap on the prefilled pen to protect it from light. Throw away unused medicine after 14 days.

Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024

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