{"product_id":"aimovig-erenumab","title":"AIMOVIG (Erenumab)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIMOVIG (Erenumab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntimigraine Agent, Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Receptor Antagonist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMOVIG (Erenumab) is indicated for the treatment of migraine prophylaxis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMOVIG (Erenumab) is a human monoclonal antibody that antagonizes calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor function and essentially prevents CGRP from emitting migraine-associated pain signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSQ:\u003c\/em\u003e Inject 70mg subcutaneously once monthly; some patients have benefited from a higher dose of 140mg once monthly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Take: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInject subcutaneously out of the direct sunlight and allow to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before administration.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not warm using a heat source (i.e. hot water, microwave) and do not shake. Administer in abdomen (avoiding 2 inches around the navel), thigh or upper arm, avoiding areas of skin that are tender, bruised, red or hard. Deliver entire contents of single-use autoinjector or prefilled syringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore starting AIMOVIG (Erenumab), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take. Erenumab can cause constipation after the first dose; however later onset constipation has also been reported.  A new-onset and worsening of pre-existing hypertension can occur when using Erenumab and blood pressure should subsequently be monitored while on treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdminister\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e your missed dose as soon as possible, and schedule next dose for 1 month from date of the last dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStore \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein the refrigerator at 36-46°F (2-8°C) in the original carton to protect it from light.\u003c\/span\u003e Do not freeze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce out of the refrigerator, it should be kept at room temperature (up to 25°C or 77°F) in the original carton, and it must be used within 7 days. Throw it away if it’s been at room temperature for more than 7 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, antibody development, injection site reaction, muscle cramps and spasm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for AIMOVIG (Erenumab), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS","offers":[{"title":"70mg\/ml - 1x1ml Autoinjector - Canada","offer_id":47130333315390,"sku":null,"price":623.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mg\/ml - 1x1ml Autoinjector - Canada","offer_id":47130333348158,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Aimovig70.jpg?v=1695114851","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/aimovig-erenumab","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}