Bimzelx

Keep Bimzelx (bimekizumab) in the refrigerator in its original box and away from light. Don't let it freeze. Throw the medication away if it's past the expiration date on the box.

You can also keep Bimzelx (bimekizumab) in its box at room temperature (up to 77°F) for up to 30 days. Don't place it back in the refrigerator once it's at room temperature. Don't use it after 30 days at room temperature.

The area where you inject Bimzelx (bimekizumab) might get red, swollen, or warm a couple hours afterwards. These reactions usually go away on their own in about 1 to 2 days. You can try using an ice pack wrapped in a towel to help. If it gets worse or doesn't go away, talk to your care team.

Before getting any vaccines, tell the healthcare professional you're taking Bimzelx (bimekizumab). They'll check if the vaccine is safe for you. It's not clear how this medication affects how well vaccines work or how safe they are for you. But it's best to avoid live vaccines during treatment to be safe.

Make sure you understand and are comfortable with how to inject Bimzelx (bimekizumab) before doing it yourself. Your healthcare professional will show you how to inject it your first time. Ask your care team if you have questions.

Check with your prescriber about when to inject Bimzelx (bimekizumab). Your dosing schedule depends on what you're using the medication for.

Before injecting Bimzelx (bimekizumab): Take it out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. This should take about 30 to 45 minutes. Don't microwave, run hot water over it, or leave it in direct sunlight. Then, wash your hands with soap and water and clean the injection area with an alcohol swab.

Where to inject Bimzelx (bimekizumab): Inject the medication under the skin of the belly or thigh. You can also inject it into the back of your upper arm with someone's help. Don't inject into bruised, red, tender, or hard skin. Choose a different spot for each injection to avoid skin irritation.

For the Bimzelx (bimekizumab) prefilled syringes: Carefully pull the needle cap off the syringe. Gently pinch and hold a section of skin. Then, insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle. Slowly push the plunger down until all the medication in the syringe is gone and you feel a little resistance. Then, let go of the plunger. The needle will move back into the needle shield by itself.

For the Bimzelx (bimekizumab) prefilled autoinjectors: Take off the cap, place the pen straight against your skin (at a 90-degree angle), and press down. When the injection starts, you'll hear a click and the window on the pen will start to turn yellow. Keep holding it against your skin until the window is all yellow and you hear another click. This means your injection is done (should take about 15 seconds).

Throw away all used autoinjectors, syringes, and needle caps into a sharps container. You can visit the FDA website to learn more about how to throw your sharps away safely to avoid needle-stick injuries.