Ebglyss

You can inject Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) yourself or have a caregiver help you. But both of you must get trained by a healthcare professional first. They’ll teach you how to safely inject the medication under the skin.

Inject Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) under the skin in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. If you use your upper arm, have someone help you inject it. Rotate injection sites to avoid scarring and discomfort. You can use the same general area on your body, but don’t put the needle in the same spot every time.

Follow the dosing schedule for your Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) injections. You can use a calendar reminder or alarm to help remember when your injections are. If you miss a dose, inject it as soon as you remember. Then, inject your next dose that’s on your regular schedule.

Some people can have swelling, redness, or warmth at the injection site within a few hours after using Ebglyss (lebrikizumab). This usually goes away within 1 to 2 days. Try using warm compresses, ice packs, and over-the-counter pain medications to relieve symptoms. If your symptoms worsen after a day, tell your prescriber.

You can use Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) with or without topical corticosteroids. You can also use topical calcineurin inhibitors, like tacrolimus (Protopic), on sensitive areas like the face, neck, and genitals.

Tell your primary care provider and pharmacist if you plan on getting any vaccines while taking Ebglyss (lebrikizumab). This medication can change your immune response to some vaccines. Avoid live vaccines while you’re taking Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) since you might be more likely to get sick from the vaccine.

Store Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) in the refrigerator and keep it in its original carton to protect it from light. Don’t freeze or shake it. If needed, you can also store it at room temperature (up to 86°F) for up to 7 days before you have to throw it away.

Make sure the pen is locked. When you’re ready, uncap the pen by twisting off the gray base cap.

Place and hold the clear base flat against your skin. Then, unlock the pen. With the pen still against your skin, press and hold the purple injection button for 15 seconds. Listen for two loud clicks before removing it from your skin. The first click tells you that the injection started and the second one means that it’s complete.

After each injection, throw the used pen away in a sharps container or an appropriate household container to prevent injuries.

Before you inject, let the syringe sit out at room temperature for 45 minutes. Don’t microwave it, run it under hot water, or leave it in direct sunlight to warm it up. This could damage the medication.

When you’re ready, hold the syringe in the middle and pull the needle cap straight off. Gently pinch a fold of skin with one hand and insert the needle at a 45° angle with your other hand. Relax the pinch once the needle is fully into the skin. Then, push the plunger all the way down to inject the medication.

Let go of the plunger until the needle is completely hidden by the shield. You can press a cotton ball to the area where you injected the medication if you see blood (don’t rub the skin).

After each injection, throw the used syringe away in a sharps container or an approved household container. Sharps containers protect people from accidental needle sticks.