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Pegylated interferon alfa-2a how supplied
Introduction
How Supplied
How Supplied
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Storage and Handling
Store in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not leave PEGASYS out of the refrigerator for more than 24 hours. Do not freeze or shake. Protect from light. Vials, prefilled syringes and autoinjectors are for single use only. Discard any unused portion remaining in the vial, prefilled syringe.
Disposal Instructions
If home use is prescribed, a puncture-resistant container for the disposal of used needles, syringes and autoinjectors should be supplied to the patients. Patients should be thoroughly instructed in the importance of proper disposal and cautioned against any reuse of any needles, syringes and autoinjectors. The full container should be disposed of according to the directions provided by the physician [1]
References
References
- ↑ “http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/103964s5204lbl.pdf” (PDF). External link in
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
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