How is ajovy administered?

How do you take Ajovy (fremanezumab)?

Ajovy is administered as a self-injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). It comes in forms intended for at-home use: a prefilled syringe or an auto-injector. Patients inject the medication into areas such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm (rotating injection sites).

What dosing schedule options does Ajovy use?

Ajovy can be given either:
- once every month, or
- once every 3 months,
depending on the dosing schedule prescribed by the clinician.

What happens during the injection (what patients typically do)?

Patients typically:
1) Take Ajovy out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature as directed.
2) Clean the injection site.
3) Inject the full dose under the skin using the prefilled syringe or auto-injector.
4) Rotate to a different injection site each time to reduce irritation.

Are there special considerations for using Ajovy?

Because Ajovy is an injectable biologic, it should be used exactly as directed for dose and frequency, with attention to proper storage and injection technique. If a patient misses a dose, they should follow the plan provided by their prescriber or pharmacist.

Sources

• [1] DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/