syringe and 1 needle.
An alcohol wipe
The medicine inside your FIRAZYR prefilled syringe should be clear and colorless. Do not use your FIRAZYR prefilled syringe if the solution contains particles, is cloudy, or an unusual color.
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Step 2. Remove the prefilled syringe and needle from the carton. See Figure B.
Figure B |
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Step 3. Remove the seal from the needle cap (the needle should remain inside the protective needle cap until ready to use). See Figure C.
Figure C |
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Step 4. Hold the syringe firmly. Carefully attach the needle to the prefilled syringe containing the colorless FIRAZYR solution. See Figure D.
Figure D |
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Step 5. Firmly screw the needle on the prefilled syringe. Be careful not to remove the needle from the needle cap. See Figure E.
Figure E |
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Preparing the Injection Site
Step 6. Choose the injection site. The injection site should be a fold of skin on your stomach, about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) below your belly button on either side. See Figure F.
The area you choose for injection should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from any scars. Do not choose an area that is bruised, swollen, or painful.
Figure F |
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Step 7. Clean your FIRAZYR injection site with an alcohol wipe and allow it to dry. See Figure G.
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Injecting your FIRAZYR
Step 8. Remove the needle from the needle cap by holding the needle cap and carefully pulling the syringe. Do not pull up on the plunger. See Figure H.
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Step 9. Hold the FIRAZYR prefilled syringe in 1 hand, between your fingers and thumb. See Figure I.
Figure I |
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Step 10. Use your other hand to gently pinch the fold of skin you cleaned with the alcohol wipe between your thumb and fingers for your injection. See Figure J.
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Step 11. Hold the syringe between a 45 to 90 degree angle to your skin with the needle facing the fold of skin you are holding. See Figure K.
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Figure K |
Step 12. Hold the fold of skin. Bring the syringe to the skin and quickly insert the needle into the skin fold. See Figure L.
Figure L |
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Step 13. Push the plunger, at the top of the syringe, over at least 30 seconds until no FIRAZYR is in the syringe. See Figure M.
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Step 14. Release the skin fold and gently pull the needle out. See Figure N.
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