instructions Dupilumab Generic Name: Dupilumab (doo PIL ue mab) Brand Name: Dupixent Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Dupilumab: It is used to treat eczema. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dupilumab? If you have an allergy to dupilumab or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take dupilumab with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Prednisone: 12 Things You Should Know What are some things I need to know or do while I take Dupilumab? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use with dupilumab may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine with your other drugs. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using dupilumab while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Dupilumab) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh or the belly area. If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Do not give into skin within 2 inches of the belly button. Move the site where you give the shot with each shot. If stored in a refrigerator, let dupilumab come to room temperature before using it. Leave it at room temperature for at least 45 minutes. Do not heat this medicine. Do not shake. Do not give into skin that is irritated, bruised, red, infected, or scarred. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. This medicine is colorless to a faint yellow. Do not use if the solution changes color. Throw away any part left over after the dose is given. Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. What do I do if I miss a dose? Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it has been 7 days or more since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation. What are some other side effects of Dupilumab? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Irritation where the shot is given. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Dupilumab? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Store in the carton to protect from light. If needed, you may store at room temperature for up to 14 days. Write down the date you take dupilumab out of the refrigerator. If stored at room temperature and not used within 14 days, throw this medicine away. Protect from heat and sunlight. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about dupilumab, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about dupilumab. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using dupilumab. 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