Can I self inject STELARA?
Can I self inject STELARA?
If you receive two 45-mg prefilled syringes for a 90-mg dose, you will need to give yourself two injections, one right after the other. We’re glad your doctor prescribed STELARA®. Only a patient or caregiver trained by a healthcare professional should inject STELARA®.
Where do u inject STELARA?
Stelara may be injected into the stomach area (except for a 2-inch radius around the belly button), front of the thighs, or buttocks. If a caregiver is administering Stelara, it can also be injected into the upper arm. Avoid skin that is bruised, tender, red, or hard.
Are STELARA injections painful?
SIDE EFFECTS: Bruising, itching, pain, redness, swelling, or hardening of the skin at the injection site may occur. Injection site reactions usually go away after 1 or 2 days. Headache, back pain, or sinus/throat pain may also occur….
| Placebo N=466 | STELARA® 6 mg/kg single intravenous induction dose N=470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting | 3% | 4% |
How big is STELARA needle?
When using the single-dose vial, a 1 mL syringe with a 27 gauge, ½ inch needle is recommended. Prior to administration, visually inspect STELARA® for particulate matter and discoloration. STELARA® is a colorless to light yellow solution and may contain a few small translucent or white particles.
What is the preferred site for im self injection?
Where to inject The easiest site when self-administering an IM injection is the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. Other options include the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and the dorsogluteal site on the bottom.
Can I inject myself?
You can give yourself intramuscular injections at home safely with proper care and technique. This handout will guide you through the steps to give yourself an injection. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your health care provider.
What happens if a needle hits an artery?
Hitting an artery can be painful and dangerous. Arterial blood travels away from the heart so whatever is injected goes straight to body limbs and extremities. Injection particles get stuck in blood capillaries and cut off circulation. This can result in a lack of blood flow, eventually causing the tissue to die.
Do you gain weight on STELARA?
No, Stelara shouldn’t cause you to have weight gain. This side effect wasn’t reported in studies of the drug. If you have weight gain while receiving Stelara, talk with your doctor.