Where do you inject REBIF?
If you are very thin, use only the thigh or outer surface of the arm for injection. Use a different site each time you inject such as the thigh, hip, stomach or upper arm (See Figure C). Do not inject REBIF into an area of your body where the skin is irritated, reddened, bruised, infected or abnormal in any way.
Where do MS injections go?
Some MS drugs require a deep, intramuscular injection once a week. Others require a shallower injection just below the skin (called a subcutaneous injection) every other day.
How do you administer an interferon injection?
Gently pinch the skin together around the site, to lift it up a bit. Resting your wrist on the skin near the site, stick the needle straight into the skin at a 90° angle with a quick, firm motion. Using a slow steady push, inject the medicine by pushing the plunger all the way in until the syringe is empty.
Is REBIF intramuscular?
Rebif comes as a liquid in prefilled syringes or single-use vials that come with sterile water to be mixed. It is to be injected directly into muscle (IM) once a week, or just under the skin (subcutaneous) 3 times a week, depending on the form you receive.
How effective is Rebif?
Rebif is a moderately effective (category 1.1) DMD; in clinical trials people taking Rebif had about 30% fewer relapses than people taking placebo. In clinical trials, MRI scans showed people taking Rebif had fewer, smaller or no new areas of active MS (lesions).
How much does Rebif cost per month?
Current Cash Prices for a One-Month Supply of MS Medication
| Drug Name (Manufacturer) | Dose | Walgreen’s |
|---|---|---|
| Novantrone* | … | … |
| Rebif (Merck KGaA/Pfizer) | 44MCG/0.5SYG INJ (12) | $5,304.49 |
| Tecfidera (Biogen Idec) | 240 MG CAP (60) | $5,320.09 |
| Tysabri (Biogen Idec) | 300MG/15 INJ | $5,629.49 |
What is the best injection for MS?
Interferon beta medications. These drugs are among the most commonly prescribed medications to treat MS . They are injected under the skin or into muscle and can reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. Side effects of interferons may include flu-like symptoms and injection-site reactions.
What shot given for MS?
Glatopa is a generic version of Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate injection), given at the original 20-mg daily dose, and as of February 2018, was also approved at the newer, 40-mg three-times-weekly injected dose. This is the first generic version of a disease-modifying therapy for MS to be approved by the FDA.
Where do you inject interferon?
You can inject interferon beta-1a in areas of your body with a layer of fat between the skin and muscle, such as your thigh, the outer surface of your upper arms, your stomach, or your buttocks. If you are very thin, only inject in your thigh or the outer surface of your arm for injection.
How does interferon work in multiple sclerosis?
How do beta interferons work? Your body makes its own interferons (a protein) to dampen down inflammation. These drugs are manmade versions. They can reduce (and might prevent) the inflammation that damages nerves in MS.
Does Rebif cause depression?
Some patients using interferon medications such as Rebif become depressed or have suicidal thoughts. Tell your doctor immediately if this occurs.
Is Rebif the same as Avonex?
Although Avonex and Rebif are similar and both contain interferon beta-1a, they aren’t interchangeable. They’re injected differently, dosed differently, and they have a different frequency or pattern of dosing.