Fasenra Pen
Benralizumab
What is Fasenra Pen used for?
Benralizumab is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.
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Fasenra Pen Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start using benralizumab and each time you receive this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication is used by injection under the skin into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. It is given as directed by your doctor, usually once every 4 weeks for the first 3 doses and then once every 8 weeks.
If you are using the autoinjector, take it out of the refrigerator before use. Let it warm up to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Do not heat this medication any other way, such as by heating in the microwave or placing in hot water. Do not shake this medication. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.
Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that are tender, bruised, scaly, or hard.
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Serious allergic reactions can happen during or even several days after your treatment. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. If you have a serious reaction, your treatment may be stopped. Get medical help right away if you have swelling of face/tongue/throat, trouble breathing, rash, or hives.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark your calendar to keep track of when to receive the next dose.
If you are regularly using a corticosteroid medication, you should not stop using it unless directed by your doctor. Some conditions (such as asthma, allergies) may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If you suddenly stop using the corticosteroid medication, you may also have withdrawal symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of your corticosteroid medication after you begin using benralizumab. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal.
Tell your doctor if you do not get better or if you get worse.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.