Galcanezumab
Generic name: galcanezumab [ GAL-ka-NEZ-ue-mab ]
Brand names: Emgality Prefilled Pen, Emgality Prefilled Syringe, Emgality
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (100 mg/mL; 120 mg/mL)
Drug class:CGRP inhibitors
What is galcanezumab?
Galcanezumab is used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.
Galcanezumab is also used to treat cluster headache episodes in adults.
Galcanezumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use galcanezumab if you are allergic to it.
Galcanezumab is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether galcanezumab will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraine headaches during pregnancy may cause preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that 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.
How should I use galcanezumab?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Galcanezumab is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
For prevention of migraine headaches: Galcanezumab is usually given as a first dose of 2 injections, followed by 1 injection once per month.
For treatment of a cluster headache episodes: Galcanezumab is usually given as 3 injections at the start of the cluster period, followed by 1 injection once per month until the end of the cluster period.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Store galcanezumab in its original carton in the refrigerator, protected from light. Do not freeze or shake the medicine.
You may briefly store galcanezumab at room temperature. Protect from light and use the medicine within 7 days. Do not put it back in the refrigerator.
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