How to prepare and inject your shot of HEMLIBRA
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Tips for a more comfortable HEMLIBRA injection
Allow HEMLIBRA to full reach room temperature before injecting
- Take HEMLIBRA out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature before use. Giving HEMLIBRA enough time to warm up may help make the injection more comfortable
- HEMLIBRA should not be stored out of the refrigerator for more than a total of 7 days or at a temperature greater than 86°F (30°C)
Pick an injection area that feels best for you
- Injections can be given in the front and middle of the thigh, the stomach (excluding 2 inches around the navel), or the outer area of the upper arm (only if a caregiver is giving the injection)
- Once you find an area that works, you can continue injecting there—just make sure you rotate sites by at least 1 inch each time you inject
Inject slowly, at a proper angle
- Ensuring you’re injecting at the proper angle for you may help ease the process. Injections must be given anywhere between a 45° and a 90° angle. Work with your doctor to find your preferred injection angle
- Insert the needle quickly and firmly. Once inserted, slowly press down on the plunger while injecting. Pushing slowly may help improve the experience
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More tips for caregivers
Make your child a part of the injection process
- Do this in a safe, age-appropriate way, like having them choose from the injection sites or set up the injection mat
- This can help your child feel empowered and focused on having a job
Keep your child engaged with a fun distraction
- A fun distraction, like their favorite game or TV show, may help reduce your child's stress and keep them at ease during the injection
Remember that HEMLIBRA provides flexible dosing options*
- Children are always growing and changing, so talk to your doctor about changing your child's dosage and dosing schedule so it continues to meet their needs as they get older
- Having a dosing regimen that works for your child can help improve the treatment experience
*After 4 weekly loading doses, HEMLIBRA can be taken once a week, once every 2 weeks, or once every 4 weeks.
For more information on injecting HEMLIBRA, read the Instructions for Use or download the additional resources below.
Whether you feel confident in your approach to injections or are just learning for the first time, you can always reach out to your Account and Community Manager (ACM) for 1:1 support. ACMs are Genentech employees and do not provide medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about treatment options.
INJECTION RESOURCES
Learning to Inject Brochure
See step-by-step instructions for administering HEMLIBRA
Tips and Tricks
Your guide to a more comfortable injection experience
Injection Log
Keep track of your HEMLIBRA doses
Sign Up for One-on-One Support
Your local ACM is here to help answer your HEMLIBRA questions.