Emgality

Double check that you received the correct form and dose of Emgality (galcanezumab) before you start treatment. The 120 mg/mL prefilled pens and syringes are used to prevent migraines. The 100 mg/mL prefilled syringes are used to treat cluster headaches.

Someone from your care team should train you on how to properly inject this medication at home. Don't try to inject it on your own without instructions.

Store Emgality (galcanezumab) in the refrigerator (not in the freezer) in its original container. The original container protects the medication from light. If the medication is exposed to light, it might not work as well.

Emgality (galcanezumab) can be stored at room temperature (up to 86°F), away from light, for up to 7 days. Once the medication is stored at room temperature, don't put it back into the refrigerator.

Before you inject Emgality (galcanezumab), leave it at room temperature (up to 86°F) for 30 minutes. Don't warm it up with hot water or with a microwave. This might warm up the medication too much and affect how well it works.

Don't shake Emgality (galcanezumab). Shaking it can cause the medication to not work as well.

Look at the liquid in your Emgality (galcanezumab) syringe or pen before you use it. It should be colorless, or slightly yellow or slightly brown. Don't use the medication if the color is different. Also don't use it if the liquid looks cloudy or you can see specks floating in it. If you notice these changes, throw away your medication properly.

Prefilled pens: It's important to read the Instructions For Use or watch the instructional videos before using Emgality (galcanezumab) pens to make sure you use it correctly.

Prefilled syringes: It's important to read the Instructions For Use or watch the instructional videos before using Emgality (galcanezumab) syringes to make sure you use it correctly.

Inject Emgality (galcanezumab) under the skin of your stomach, thighs, back of the upper arm, or the buttocks. Don't inject in areas that are tender, bruised, red, or hard. If you're giving yourself multiple Emgality (galcanezumab) injections, one right after the other, make sure to choose a different injection site for each injection.

Be sure to throw away used syringes and pens in a sharps container. This will lower the risk of needlestick injuries. If you don't have a sharps container, you can purchase one at your local pharmacy. You can also use a puncture-resistant container as an alternative sharps container, such as an empty laundry detergent bottle.