Emgality

Someone from your care team will teach you how to inject Emgality (galcanezumab). They'll make sure you can do it on your own before you can inject at home. Don't try to inject the medication on your own without instructions.

Double check that you have the right version of Emgality (galcanezumab) and the number of injections you need for each dose. It depends on what you're using the medication for.

For preventing migraines: You can use either the 120 mg/mL Emgality prefilled pens and syringes. For the first dose, you'll need two injections of 120 mg, given one right after the other. For the rest of your doses, you only need one injection of 120 mg.

For treating cluster headaches: Use the 100 mg/mL Emgality prefilled syringes. For each dose, you'll need three injections of 100 mg, one right after the other.

Inject Emgality (galcanezumab) once a month. Choose a day of the month that you can remember and set up reminders on your calendar.

If you missed your usual monthly dose of Emgality (galcanezumab), inject the missed dose as soon as possible. Make sure you pay attention to the date you injected the missed dose. Your next injection will be one month from that date.

Store Emgality (galcanezumab) in the refrigerator in its original box to protect the medication from light. Don't let the medication freeze.

You can also keep Emgality (galcanezumab) in the original box at room temperature (up to 86°F) for up to 7 days. Once the medication reaches room temperature, don't put it back into the refrigerator.

When you're ready for your dose, take Emgality (galcanezumab) out of the refrigerator. Let it sit out for 30 minutes so it can warm up to room temperature. Don't warm it up with hot water or with a microwave. This might damage the medication.

Before you inject, don't shake Emgality (galcanezumab). This can make the medication not work as well.

Be sure the liquid in your Emgality (galcanezumab) syringe or pen is colorless, or slightly yellow or slightly brown. Don't use it if the color is different, if the liquid looks cloudy, or if you see specks floating in it. If you notice these changes, throw away the syringe or pen because it might not be safe to use. Use a new syringe or pen.

For the Emgality prefilled pens: Read the Instructions For Use for detailed step-by-step directions on how to inject. You can also watch the instructional video for guidance. Ask your care team if you're not sure how to inject the medication.

For the Emgality prefilled syringes: Review the detailed step-by-step Instructions For Use. Ask your care team if you have questions about using the syringes to inject Emgality (galcanezumab).

Inject Emgality (galcanezumab) under the skin of your stomach (at least 2 inches from your belly button). You can also inject under the skin of your thighs (at least 2 inches above the knee and 2 inches below the groin). And, someone else can help give the injection into the back of your upper arm or buttock. Don't inject into areas that are tender, bruised, red, or hard.

Choose a different spot to inject Emgality (galcanezumab) each time. This includes when you need to give yourself more than one injection, one after the other, for your dose. This helps keep your skin from getting irritated.

After each injection, throw away used syringes and pens in a sharps container. This helps lower the risk of poking yourself by accident. Buy a sharps container at your local pharmacy. You can also use a puncture-resistant container, like an empty laundry detergent bottle, as an alternative.