Fremanezumab

Generic name: Fremanezumab
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (vfrm 225 mg/1.5 mL)
Drug class: CGRP inhibitors

Usage of Fremanezumab

Fremanezumab is used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.

Fremanezumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fremanezumab side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

An allergic reaction to fremanezumab can occur up to 1 month after an injection.

Common side effects of fremanezumab may include:

pain, redness, or a hard lump where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Fremanezumab

You should not use fremanezumab if you are allergic to it.

Fremanezumab is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether fremanezumab will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraines during pregnancy may cause complications such as preeclampsia (which can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of preventing migraines may outweigh any risks to the baby.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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How to use Fremanezumab

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine Prophylaxis:

225 mg suBCutaneously once a month -Alternatively, 675 mg subcutaneously may be administered once every 3 months Comments:-To administer 675 mg subcutaneously, 3 consecutive subcutaneous injections of 225 mg are given. -If switching dosage options, administer the first dose of the new regimen on the next scheduled date of administration. Use: For the preventive treatment of migraine.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Fremanezumab

Other drugs may affect fremanezumab, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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