AUTOINJECTOR INSTRUCTIONS

How to use the AJOVY Autoinjector

AJOVY comes in an easy-to-use autoinjector. You can use the autoinjector by yourself at home, or have it administered by your healthcare provider in their office.

97%

IN TWO HUMAN FACTOR STUDIES,*

Over 97% of people reported the autoinjector was easy to use

Watch the video below or scroll down for step-by-step instructions. Follow these directions whether you take AJOVY monthly or quarterly.

*Two human factor studies tested different people’s ability to complete important tasks in order to show how the AJOVY Autoinjector was used in simulated sessions. When asked, “Was the autoinjector easy to use?”, 97% in study 1 (N=30) and 98% in study 2 (N=47) answered "Yes."

Step-by-step autoinjector instructions

To prepare for your injection, take your autoinjector out of the refrigerator. Make sure to wait 30 minutes until it reaches room temperature. Now you’re ready to follow the steps below.

AJOVY Autoinjector administration step 1

STEP 1

Uncap the autoinjector

With one hand, firmly pull the cap straight off the autoinjector (don’t twist) and throw the cap away immediately.

AJOVY Autoinjector administration step 2

STEP 2

Place at a 90º angle

Place the autoinjector at a 90° angle against your skin at your chosen injection site.

AJOVY Autoinjector administration step 3

STEP 3

Press down and hold autoinjector until 10 seconds after second click

Press down on the autoinjector. You will hear a click. This means the injection has started and you should see the blue plunger move down. You will hear a second click. Remove autoinjector 10 seconds after.

For more detailed steps on using the AJOVY Autoinjector, read the full Instructions for Use.

AJOVY also comes in a prefilled syringe.

Important things to know before injecting:

  • Before injecting, let AJOVY sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not warm up using a heat source such as hot water or a microwave.
  • Keep AJOVY Autoinjector out of the reach of small children.
  • After you remove the needle cap, to prevent infection, do not touch the needle.
  • DO NOT inject AJOVY in your veins (intravenously).
  • DO NOT reuse your AJOVY Autoinjector as this could cause infection or injury.
  • DO NOT share your AJOVY Autoinjector with another person. You may give another person an infection or get an infection from them.
  • You may give AJOVY yourself. If you feel uncomfortable, you should not get your first dose of AJOVY until you or your caregiver receive training from a healthcare provider on the right way to use AJOVY.

How to store and handle the AJOVY Autoinjector

  • Make sure to keep AJOVY in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
  • Keep AJOVY in the carton it comes in to protect from light.
  • If necessary, AJOVY may be kept in the original carton at room temperature up to 30°C (86°F) for a maximum of 7 days. After removal from the refrigerator, AJOVY must be used within 7 days or discarded. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator.
  • DO NOT freeze. If AJOVY freezes, throw it away in a sharps disposal container.
  • Keep AJOVY out of extreme heat and direct sunlight.
  • DO NOT shake AJOVY.

Download and read the full storage and handling instructions before you start taking AJOVY     

How to dispose of used sharps: DO’s and DON’Ts

The AJOVY Autoinjector is for single-time (one-time) use only. After use, put the autoinjector in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away. DO NOT throw away your used sharps disposal container in your household trash. Follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps container.

Learn more by downloading the Sharps Disposal Brochure     

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