Aimovig

You should receive training from your provider or pharmacist on how to give yourself Aimovig (erenumab). Make sure you know how to inject the medication to avoid accidentally hurting yourself or wasting the medication. Read the instructions for use for the 70 mg/mL autoinjector, 140 mg/mL autoinjector, or the prefilled syringe. Contact your pharmacist or provider if you have any questions.

Inject Aimovig (erenumab) under the skin into the fatty tissue of your thighs, stomach, or back of your upper arms. Never inject it into your muscle or vein.

Inject Aimovig (erenumab) one time per month. If you forget to take your dose at the time you normally do, inject the medication as soon as you remember. Then, continue to take Aimovig (erenumab) each month from the date of your last dose.

Keep Aimovig (erenumab) in the carton it comes in to protect it from light. Store it in the refrigerator, but don't freeze it. If needed, you can keep Aimovig (erenumab) at room temperature for up to 7 days. This might be helpful if you're traveling and don't have access to a refrigerator. But make sure that you don't put Aimovig (erenumab) back in the refrigerator after it's reached room temperature and throw away any medication that's been at room temperature for more than 7 days.

Before you take your Aimovig (erenumab) dose, take the medication out of the refrigerator and lay it on a flat surface to warm up for at least 30 minutes. Don't shake it or warm it up any other way since this can damage the medication.

Always check the medication solution to make sure it's either clear and colorless or slightly yellow before using it. If it's cloudy, discolored, or has particles (chunks), don't use it. Additionally, don't use Aimovig (erenumab) if any part of the syringe or autoinjector is broken, if it was dropped on the floor, or if the cap is missing. Otherwise, the medication might not be safe to use. Use a new syringe or autoinjector, and call the manufacturer at 1-800-772-6436 for a replacement.

Each Aimovig (erenumab) autoinjector or syringe provides a single dose of medication. After using each autoinjector or syringe, throw it away, even if there's still some medication left inside. Any leftover medication won't be enough for another full dose, and there aren't any preservatives to keep germs out of the medication once you open it.

Throw away the Aimovig (erenumab) autoinjector or syringe in a sharps container or something made of heavy-duty plastic, such as an empty milk carton or laundry detergent bottle. Don't throw away needles or syringes in your trash can. These steps help lower the risk of needlestick injuries. For more information on how to throw away your sharps container safely and guidance for your specific state, visit the FDA's website.