[ "Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Antagonists" ]
[ "Monoclonal Antibodies", "Migraine Prophylactics" ]
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AJOVY is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
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Two subcutaneous dosing options of AJOVY are available to administer the recommended dosage:
When switching dosage options, administer the first dose of the new regimen on the next scheduled date of administration. If a dose of AJOVY is missed, administer as soon as possible. Thereafter, AJOVY can be scheduled from the date of the last dose.
AJOVY is for subcutaneous use only.
AJOVY may be administered by healthcare professionals, patients, and/or caregivers. Prior to use, provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the preparation and administration of AJOVY prefilled syringe, including aseptic technique [see Instructions for Use]:
AJOVY is a sterile, clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, available as follows:
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AJOVY is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to fremanezumab-vfrm or to any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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Hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritus, drug hypersensitivity, and urticaria, were reported with AJOVY in clinical trials. Most reactions were mild to moderate, but some led to discontinuation or required corticosteroid treatment. Most reactions were reported from within hours to one month after administration. Cases of anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported in the postmarketing setting.
If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider discontinuing AJOVY, and institute appropriate therapy [see Contraindications (4)].
Development of hypertension and worsening of pre-existing hypertension have been reported following the use of CGRP antagonists, including AJOVY, in the postmarketing setting. Some of the patients who developed new-onset hypertension had risk factors for hypertension. There were cases requiring initiation of pharmacological treatment for hypertension and, in some cases, hospitalization. Hypertension may occur at any time during treatment, but was most frequently reported within 7 days of therapy initiation. AJOVY was discontinued in many of the reported cases.
Monitor patients treated with AJOVY for new-onset hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, and consider whether discontinuation of AJOVY is warranted if evaluation fails to establish an alternative etiology or blood pressure is inadequately controlled.
Development of Raynaud’s phenomenon and recurrence or worsening of pre-existing Raynaud’s phenomenon have been reported in the postmarketing setting following the use of CGRP antagonists, including AJOVY. In reported cases with monoclonal antibody CGRP antagonists, symptom onset occurred a median of 71 days following dosing. Many of the cases reported serious outcomes, including hospitalizations and disability, generally related to debilitating pain.
In most reported cases, discontinuation of the CGRP antagonist resulted in resolution of symptoms.
AJOVY should be discontinued if signs or symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon develop and patients should be evaluated by a healthcare provider if symptoms do not resolve. Patients with a history of Raynaud’s phenomenon should be monitored for, and informed about the possibility of, worsening or recurrence of signs and symptoms.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug, and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
The safety of AJOVY was evaluated in 2512 patients with migraine who received at least 1 dose of AJOVY, representing 1279 patient-years of exposure. Of these, 1730 patients were exposed to AJOVY 225 mg monthly or AJOVY 675 mg quarterly for at least 6 months, 775 patients for at least 12 months, and 138 patients for at least 15 months. In placebo-controlled clinical trials (Studies 1 and 2), 662 patients received AJOVY 225 mg monthly for 12 weeks (with or without a loading dose of 675 mg), and 663 patients received AJOVY 675 mg quarterly for 12 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14)]. In the controlled trials, 87% of patients were female, 80% were White, and the mean age was 41 years.
The most common adverse reactions in the clinical trials for the preventive treatment of migraine (incidence at least 5% and greater than placebo) were injection site reactions. The adverse reactions that most commonly led to discontinuations were injection site reactions (1%). Table 1 summarizes adverse reactions reported in the 3-month placebo-controlled studies (Study 1 and Study 2), and the 1-month follow-up period after those studies.
<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <caption> <span>Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring with an Incidence of At Least 2% for Either Dosing Regimen of AJOVY and At Least 2% Greater Than Placebo in Studies 1 and 2</span> </caption> <col/> <col/> <col/> <col/> <thead> <tr class="First Last"> <th class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">Adverse Reaction</span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold"><span class="Bold">AJOVY<br/>225 mg Monthly<br/>(n=290)<br/>%</span></span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold"><span class="Bold">AJOVY<br/>675 mg Quarterly<br/>(n=667)<br/>%</span></span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">Placebo<br/>Monthly<br/>(n=668)<br/>%</span> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="First Last"> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Injection site reactions<span class="Sup">a</span> </p> </td><td align="center"> 43</td><td align="center">45</td><td align="center">38</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
a Injection site reactions include multiple related adverse event terms, such as injection site pain, induration, and erythema.
As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to fremanezumab-vfrm in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies to other products may be misleading. Clinical immunogenicity of AJOVY was monitored by analyzing anti-drug antibodies (ADA) and neutralizing antibodies in drug-treated patients. The data reflect the percentage of patients whose test results were positive for antibodies to AJOVY in specific assays.
In 3-month placebo-controlled studies, treatment-emergent ADA responses were observed in 6 out of 1701 (0.4%) AJOVY-treated patients. One of the 6 patients developed anti-AJOVY neutralizing antibodies at Day 84. In the ongoing long-term open-label study, ADA were detected in 1.6% of patients (30 out of 1888). Out of 30 ADA-positive patients, 17 had a neutralizing activity in their post-dose samples. Although these data do not demonstrate an impact of anti-fremanezumab-vfrm antibody development on the efficacy or safety of AJOVY in these patients, the available data are too limited to make definitive conclusions.
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of AJOVY. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Immune System Disorders: Anaphylactic reactions and angioedema [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Vascular Disorders: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)], Raynaud’s phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Pregnancy Exposure Registry
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to AJOVY during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register pregnant patients, or pregnant women may enroll themselves in the registry by calling 1-833-927-2605 or visiting www.tevamigrainepregnancyregistry.com.
Risk Summary
There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of AJOVY in pregnant women. AJOVY has a long half-life [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. This should be taken into consideration for women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using AJOVY. Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm to rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis or to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses resulting in plasma levels greater than those expected clinically did not result in adverse effects on development [see Animal Data]. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2-2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine.
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk
Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy.
Data
Animal Data
When fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) was administered to male and female rats by weekly subcutaneous injection prior to and during mating and continuing in females throughout organogenesis, no adverse embryofetal effects were observed. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma exposures (AUC) approximately 2 times that in humans at a dose of 675 mg.
Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 10, 50, or 100 mg/kg) weekly by subcutaneous injection to pregnant rabbits throughout the period of organogenesis produced no adverse effects on embryofetal development. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma AUC approximately 3 times that in humans (675 mg).
Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) weekly by subcutaneous injection to female rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in no adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma AUC approximately 2 times that in humans (675 mg).
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of fremanezumab-vfrm in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for AJOVY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from AJOVY or from the underlying maternal condition.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Clinical studies of AJOVY did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.
Fremanezumab-vfrm is a fully humanized IgG2Δa/kappa monoclonal antibody specific for calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) ligand. Fremanezumab-vfrm is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. The antibody consists of 1324 amino acids and has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa.
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AJOVY (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution for subcutaneous injection, supplied in a single-dose 225 mg/1.5 mL prefilled autoinjector and a single-dose 225 mg/1.5 mL prefilled syringe.
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Each prefilled autoinjector or prefilled syringe delivers 1.5 mL of solution containing 225 mg fremanezumab-vfrm, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA) (0.204 mg), L-histidine (0.815 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (3.93 mg), polysorbate-80 (0.3 mg), sucrose (99 mg), and Water for Injection, and has a pH of 5.5.
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Fremanezumab-vfrm is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) ligand and blocks its binding to the receptor.
The relationship between the pharmacodynamic activity and the mechanism(s) by which fremanezumab-vfrm exerts its clinical effects is unknown.
Absorption
After single subcutaneous (SC) administrations of 225 mg, 675 mg, and 900 mg fremanezumab-vfrm, median time to maximum concentrations (tmax) was 5 to 7 days. Dose-proportionality, based on population PK, was observed between 225 mg to 900 mg. Steady state was achieved by approximately 168 days (about 6 months) following 225 mg SC monthly and 675 mg SC quarterly dosing regimens. Median accumulation ratio, based on once-monthly and once-quarterly dosing regimens, is approximately 2.3 and 1.2, respectively.
Distribution
Fremanezumab-vfrm has an apparent volume of distribution of approximately 6 liters, suggesting minimal distribution to the extravascular tissues.
Metabolism
Similar to other monoclonal antibodies, fremanezumab-vfrm is degraded by enzymatic proteolysis into small peptides and amino acids.
Elimination
Fremanezumab-vfrm apparent clearance was approximately 0.141 L/day. Fremanezumab-vfrm was estimated to have a half-life of approximately 31 days.
Specific Populations
A population PK analysis assessing effects of age, race, sex, and weight was conducted on data from 2287 subjects. No dose adjustments are recommended for AJOVY.
Patients with Hepatic or Renal Impairment
Hepatic/renal impairment is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of fremanezumab. A population PK analysis of integrated data from the AJOVY clinical studies did not reveal a difference in the pharmacokinetics of fremanezumab in patients with mild hepatic impairment, relative to those with normal hepatic function. There were only 4 patients with moderate hepatic impairment, and no patient with severe hepatic impairment in fremanezumab clinical studies. No dedicated hepatic/renal impairment studies were conducted to assess the effect of hepatic or renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of fremanezumab.
Drug Interactions
Fremanezumab is not metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes; therefore, interactions with concomitant medications that are substrates, inducers, or inhibitors of cytochrome P450 enzymes are unlikely. Additionally, the effects of medications for the acute treatment (specifically analgesics, ergots, and triptans) and preventive treatment of migraine were evaluated in a population PK model, and found not to influence fremanezumab exposure.
Carcinogenesis
Carcinogenicity studies of fremanezumab-vfrm were not conducted.
Mutagenesis
Genetic toxicology studies of fremanezumab-vfrm were not conducted.
Impairment of Fertility
When fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) was administered to male and female rats by weekly subcutaneous injection prior to and during mating and continuing in females throughout organogenesis, no adverse effects on male or female fertility were observed. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma exposures (AUC) approximately 2 times that in humans at a dose of 675 mg.
The efficacy of AJOVY was evaluated as a preventive treatment of episodic or chronic migraine in two multicenter, randomized, 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (Study 1 and Study 2, respectively).
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Episodic Migraine
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Study 1 (NCT 02629861) included adults with a history of episodic migraine (patients with <15 headache days per month). All patients were randomized (1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous injections of either AJOVY 675 mg every three months (quarterly), AJOVY 225 mg monthly, or placebo monthly, over a 3-month treatment period. Patients were allowed to use acute headache treatments during the study. A subset of patients (21%) was allowed to use one additional concomitant preventive medication.
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The study excluded patients with a history of significant cardiovascular disease, vascular ischemia, or thrombotic events, such as cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attacks, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
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The primary efficacy endpoint was the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of migraine days during the 3-month treatment period. Secondary endpoints included the proportion of patients reaching at least a 50% reduction in monthly average number of migraine days during the 3-month treatment period, the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of days of use of any acute headache medication during the 3-month treatment period, and the mean change from baseline in the number of migraine days during the first month of the treatment period.
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In Study 1, a total of 875 patients (742 females, 133 males), ranging in age from 18 to 70 years, were randomized. A total of 791 patients completed the 3-month double-blind phase. The mean migraine frequency at baseline was approximately 9 migraine days per month, and was similar across treatment groups.
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Both monthly and quarterly dosing regimens of AJOVY demonstrated statistically significant improvements for efficacy endpoints compared to placebo over the 3-month period, as summarized in Table 2.
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <caption> <span>Table 2: Efficacy Endpoints in Study 1</span> </caption> <col/> <col/> <col/> <col/> <thead> <tr class="First Last"> <th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">Study 1<br/>Efficacy Endpoint</span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">AJOVY 225 mg<br/>Monthly<br/>(N=287)</span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">AJOVY 675 mg<br/>Quarterly<br/>(N=288)</span></th><th align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><span class="Bold">Placebo<br/> <br/>(N=290)</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="First"> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" colspan="4" valign="top"> <span class="Bold">Monthly migraine days (MMD)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Baseline migraine days</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">8.9</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">9.2</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">9.1</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline </p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">-3.7</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">-3.4</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-2.2</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top">Difference from placebo</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">-1.5</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">-1.2</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top">p-value</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><0.001</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><0.001 </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" colspan="4" valign="top"> <span class="Bold">≥50% MMD responders</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">% responders</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">47.7%</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">44.4%</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">27.9%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Difference from placebo</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">19.8%</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">16.5%</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top">p-value</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <0.001</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><0.001 </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" colspan="4" valign="top"> <span class="Bold">Monthly acute headache medication days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline </p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">-3.0</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First">-2.9</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-1.6</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Difference from placebo</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">-1.4</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top">-1.3</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top">p-value</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><0.001</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"><0.001 </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
{ "type": "table", "children": [], "text": "<div class=\"scrollingtable\"><table>\n<caption>\n<span>Table 2: Efficacy Endpoints in Study 1</span>\n</caption>\n<col/>\n<col/>\n<col/>\n<col/>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"First Last\">\n<th align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"Bold\">Study 1<br/>Efficacy Endpoint</span></th><th align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"Bold\">AJOVY 225 mg<br/>Monthly<br/>(N=287)</span></th><th align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"Bold\">AJOVY 675 mg<br/>Quarterly<br/>(N=288)</span></th><th align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"Bold\">Placebo<br/>\n<br/>(N=290)</span></th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"First\">\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" colspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\"> <span class=\"Bold\">Monthly migraine days (MMD)</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Baseline migraine days</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">8.9</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">9.2</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">9.1</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline </p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">-3.7</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">-3.4</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-2.2</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\">Difference from placebo</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">-1.5</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">-1.2</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\">p-value</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><0.001</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><0.001 </td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" colspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\"> <span class=\"Bold\">≥50% MMD responders</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">% responders</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">47.7%</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">44.4%</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">27.9%</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Difference from placebo</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">19.8%</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">16.5%</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\">p-value</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <0.001</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><0.001 </td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" colspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\"> <span class=\"Bold\">Monthly acute headache medication days</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline </p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">-3.0</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">-2.9</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-1.6</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Difference from placebo</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">-1.4</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\">-1.3</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"Last\">\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\">p-value</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><0.001</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"><0.001 </td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></div>" }
Figure 1 displays the mean change from baseline in the average monthly number of migraine days in Study 1.
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Figure 1: Change from Baseline in Monthly Migraine Days in Study 1a
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Figure 2 shows the distribution of change from baseline in mean monthly migraine days in bins of 2 days by treatment group in Study 1. A treatment benefit over placebo for both doses of AJOVY is seen across a range of changes from baseline in monthly migraine days.
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Figure 2: Distribution of Change from Baseline in Mean Monthly Migraine Days by Treatment Group in Study 1
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Chronic Migraine
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Study 2 (NCT 02621931) included adults with a history of chronic migraine (patients with ≥15 headache days per month). All patients were randomized (1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous injections of either AJOVY 675 mg starting dose followed by 225 mg monthly, 675 mg every 3 months (quarterly), or placebo monthly, over a 3-month treatment period. Patients were allowed to use acute headache treatments during the study. A subset of patients (21%) was allowed to use one additional concomitant, preventive medication.
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The study excluded patients with a history of significant cardiovascular disease, vascular ischemia, or thrombotic events, such as cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attacks, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
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The primary efficacy endpoint was the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the 3-month treatment period. The secondary endpoints were the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of migraine days during the 3-month treatment period, the proportion of patients reaching at least 50% reduction in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the 3-month treatment period, the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of days of use of any acute headache medication during the 3-month treatment period, and the mean change from baseline in the number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the first month of treatment.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "The primary efficacy endpoint was the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the 3-month treatment period. The secondary endpoints were the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of migraine days during the 3-month treatment period, the proportion of patients reaching at least 50% reduction in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the 3-month treatment period, the mean change from baseline in the monthly average number of days of use of any acute headache medication during the 3-month treatment period, and the mean change from baseline in the number of headache days of at least moderate severity during the first month of treatment." }
In Study 2, a total of 1130 patients (991 females, 139 males), ranging in age from 18 to 70 years, were randomized. A total of 1034 patients completed the 3-month double-blind phase.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "In Study 2, a total of 1130 patients (991 females, 139 males), ranging in age from 18 to 70 years, were randomized. A total of 1034 patients completed the 3-month double-blind phase. " }
Both monthly and quarterly dosing regimens of AJOVY treatment demonstrated statistically significant improvement for key efficacy outcomes compared to placebo, as summarized in Table 3.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "Both monthly and quarterly dosing regimens of AJOVY treatment demonstrated statistically significant improvement for key efficacy outcomes compared to placebo, as summarized in Table 3." }
<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <caption> <span>Table 3: Efficacy Endpoints in Study 2</span> </caption> <col width="48%"/> <col width="20%"/> <col width="20%"/> <col width="11%"/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">Study 2<br/>Efficacy Endpoint</span> </p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">AJOVY 225 mg<span class="Sup">a</span> <br/>Monthly<br/>(N=375)</span> </p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">AJOVY 675 mg<br/>Quarterly<br/>(N=375)</span> </p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule" valign="top"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">Placebo<br/> <br/>(N=371)</span> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Baseline headache days of any severity<span class="Sup">b</span></td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">20.3</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">20.4</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">20.3</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Baseline headache days of at least moderate severity<span class="Sup">c</span> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">12.8</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">13.2</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">13.3</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-4.6</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-4.3</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-2.5</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Difference from placebo</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">-2.1</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">-1.8</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> p-value</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"><0.001</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"><0.001</td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline in the monthly average number of migraine days in patients</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-5.0</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-4.9</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-3.2</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline in monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity at 4 weeks after 1<span class="Sup">st</span> dose</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-4.6</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule">-4.6 </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-2.3</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Percentage of patients with ≥ 50% reduction in monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">40.8%</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">37.6%</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">18.1%</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td class="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <p class="First">Change from baseline in monthly average number of days of acute headache medication</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-4.2</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-3.7</p> </td><td align="center" class="Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule"> <p class="First">-1.9</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
{ "type": "table", "children": [], "text": "<div class=\"scrollingtable\"><table>\n<caption>\n<span>Table 3: Efficacy Endpoints in Study 2</span>\n</caption>\n<col width=\"48%\"/>\n<col width=\"20%\"/>\n<col width=\"20%\"/>\n<col width=\"11%\"/>\n<tbody class=\"Headless\">\n<tr class=\"First\">\n<td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">Study 2<br/>Efficacy Endpoint</span>\n</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">AJOVY 225 mg<span class=\"Sup\">a</span>\n<br/>Monthly<br/>(N=375)</span>\n</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">AJOVY 675 mg<br/>Quarterly<br/>(N=375)</span>\n</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">Placebo<br/>\n<br/>(N=371)</span>\n</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Baseline headache days of any severity<span class=\"Sup\">b</span></td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">20.3</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">20.4</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">20.3</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Baseline headache days of at least moderate severity<span class=\"Sup\">c</span> </td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">12.8</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">13.2</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">13.3</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline in the monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-4.6</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-4.3</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-2.5</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> Difference from placebo</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">-2.1</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">-1.8</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> p-value</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"><0.001</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"><0.001</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline in the monthly average number of migraine days in patients</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-5.0</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-4.9</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-3.2</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline in monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity at 4 weeks after 1<span class=\"Sup\">st</span> dose</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-4.6</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\">-4.6 </td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-2.3</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Percentage of patients with ≥ 50% reduction in monthly average number of headache days of at least moderate severity</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">40.8%</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">37.6%</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">18.1%</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"Last\">\n<td class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule\" valign=\"top\"> <p class=\"First\">Change from baseline in monthly average number of days of acute headache medication</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-4.2</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-3.7</p>\n</td><td align=\"center\" class=\"Botrule Lrule Rrule Toprule\"> <p class=\"First\">-1.9</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></div>" }
aIn Study 2, patients received a 675 mg starting dose. bUsed for chronic migraine diagnosis. cUsed for primary endpoint analysis.
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Figure 3 displays the mean change from baseline in the average monthly number of headache days of at least moderate severity in Study 2.
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Figure 3: Change from Baseline in Monthly Headache Days of At Least Moderate Severity in Study 2a
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Figure 4 shows the distribution of change from baseline in monthly headache days of at least moderate severity at month 3 in bins of 3 days by treatment group. A treatment benefit over placebo for both dosing regimens of AJOVY is seen across a range of changes from baseline in headache days.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "Figure 4 shows the distribution of change from baseline in monthly headache days of at least moderate severity at month 3 in bins of 3 days by treatment group. A treatment benefit over placebo for both dosing regimens of AJOVY is seen across a range of changes from baseline in headache days." }
Figure 4: Distribution of Mean Change from Baseline in Monthly Headache Days of At Least Moderate Severity by Treatment Group in Study 2
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*In Study 2, patients received a 675 mg starting dose.
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AJOVY (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution for subcutaneous administration.
AJOVY is not made with natural rubber latex.
AJOVY is supplied as follows:
Prefilled Autoinjector
Prefilled Syringe
Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
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Information on Preparation and Administration
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Provide guidance to patients and caregivers on proper subcutaneous administration technique, including aseptic technique, and how to use the single-dose prefilled syringe [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Instruct patients and/or caregivers to read and follow the Instructions for Use each time they use AJOVY.
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Instruct patients prescribed the regimen of 675 mg every 3 months to administer the dosage as three consecutive subcutaneous injections of 225 mg each [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
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Hypersensitivity Reactions
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Inform patients about the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and that these reactions can occur up to 1 month after administration. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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Hypertension
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Inform patients that hypertension can develop or pre-existing hypertension can worsen with AJOVY, and that they should contact their healthcare provider if they experience elevation in their blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Inform patients that Raynaud’s phenomenon can develop or worsen with AJOVY. Advise patients to discontinue AJOVY and contact their healthcare provider if they experience signs or symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
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Pregnancy
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Advise women that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to AJOVY during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
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Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454 US License No. 2016
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AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm), its use, or its process of manufacture, may be protected by one or more United States patents, including US 8,007,794, US 8,586,045 and US 9,896,502.
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©2025 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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AJO-011
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <col/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td align="center"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">AJOVY<span class="Sup">®</span> (a-JO-vee)</span> </p> <p> <span class="Bold">(fremanezumab-vfrm) injection</span> </p> <span class="Bold">for subcutaneous use</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">What is AJOVY?</span> </p> <p>AJOVY is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. </p> It is not known if AJOVY is safe and effective in children.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">Who should not use AJOVY?</span> </p> Do not use AJOVY if you are allergic to fremanezumab-vfrm or any of the ingredients in AJOVY. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of the ingredients in AJOVY.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">Before you use AJOVY, tell your healthcare provider if you:</span> </p> <ul class="Disk"> <li>have high blood pressure.</li> </ul> <ul class="Disk"> <li>have circulation problems in your fingers and toes.</li> </ul> <ul class="Disc"> <li>are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if AJOVY will harm your unborn baby.</li> </ul> <p> <span class="Bold">Pregnancy Registry:</span> There is a registry for women who become pregnant during treatment with AJOVY. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of AJOVY during pregnancy. Contact the registry as soon as you learn that you are pregnant, or ask your doctor to contact the registry for you. You or your doctor can get information and enroll you in the registry by calling 1-833-927-2605 or visiting www.tevamigrainepregnancyregistry.com.</p> <ul class="Disk"> <li>are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if AJOVY passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using AJOVY.</li> </ul> <p> <span class="Bold">Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, </span>including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.</p> Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">How should I use AJOVY?</span> </p> <ul class="Disk"> <li>See the detailed “Instructions for Use” for information on how to prepare and inject a dose of AJOVY.</li> <li>Use AJOVY exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.</li> <li>AJOVY is given by injection under your skin (subcutaneously).</li> <li>Your healthcare provider should show you or your caregiver how to prepare and inject your dose of AJOVY before you or your caregiver give your AJOVY the first time.</li> <li>Your healthcare provider will tell you how much AJOVY to use and when to use it. <ul class="Circle"> <li>Your healthcare provider will tell you if you should use AJOVY 225 mg one time every month or AJOVY 675 mg one time every 3 months. </li> <li>If your prescribed dose is AJOVY 675 mg every 3 months, you must use 3 separate autoinjectors or 3 separate syringes. You will give 3 separate injections one time every 3 months.</li> </ul> </li> <li>If you are giving 3 injections of AJOVY for your prescribed dose, you may use the same injection area for all 3 injections, but not the same spot. </li> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not</span> inject AJOVY in the same injection site that you inject other medicine.</li> <li>If you are switching from using AJOVY one time every month to one time every 3 months or if you are switching from using AJOVY one time every 3 months to one time every month, give the first dose of AJOVY on the day it was due to be given on your old schedule. </li> <li>If you miss a dose of AJOVY, take it as soon as possible. If you need to take the dose late, you will need to change your schedule: if you take 225 mg of AJOVY, inject your next dose 1 month after the late dose. If you take 675 mg of AJOVY, inject your next dose 3 months after the late dose. If you have questions about your schedule, ask your healthcare provider.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">What are the possible side effects of AJOVY?</span> </p> <p> <span class="Bold">AJOVY may cause serious side effects, including:</span> </p> <ul class="Disc"> <li> <span class="Bold">Allergic reactions. </span>Allergic reactions, including itching, rash, and hives, can happen within hours and up to 1 month after receiving AJOVY. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: <ul class="Circle"> <li>swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, or throat</li> <li>trouble breathing</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">High blood pressure.</span> High blood pressure or worsening of high blood pressure can happen after receiving AJOVY. Contact your healthcare provider if you have an increase in blood pressure.</li> <li> <span class="Bold">Raynaud's phenomenon. </span>A type of circulation problem can worsen or happen after receiving AJOVY. Raynaud’s phenomenon can lead to your fingers or toes feeling numb, cool, or painful, or changing color from pale to blue to red. Contact your healthcare provider if these symptoms occur. </li> </ul> <p> <span class="Bold">The most common side effects of AJOVY include:</span> </p> <ul class="Disk"> <li>injection site reactions</li> </ul> <p>Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.</p> <p>These are not all the possible side effects of AJOVY. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.</p> Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">How should I store AJOVY?</span> </p> <ul class="Disc"> <li>Store AJOVY in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).</li> <li>Keep AJOVY in the carton it comes in to protect from light.</li> <li>If needed, AJOVY may be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) in the carton it comes in for up to 7 days. Do not use AJOVY if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Throw away (dispose of) AJOVY in a sharps disposal or puncture-resistant container if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator.</li> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not</span> freeze. If AJOVY freezes, throw it away in a sharps disposal container. </li> <li>Keep AJOVY out of extreme heat and direct sunlight. </li> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not</span> shake AJOVY. </li> </ul> <p> <span class="Bold">Keep AJOVY prefilled autoinjector and AJOVY prefilled syringe out of the reach of small children.</span> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">General information about the safe and effective use of AJOVY.</span> </p> Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use AJOVY for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give AJOVY to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about AJOVY that is written for health professionals.</td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">What are the ingredients in AJOVY?</span> </p> <p> <span class="Bold">Active ingredient:</span> fremanezumab-vfrm</p> <p> <span class="Bold">Inactive ingredients:</span> disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA), L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, polysorbate-80, sucrose, and Water for Injection.</p> <p>AJOVY prefilled syringe and prefilled autoinjector are not made with natural rubber latex. </p> <p>Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454</p> <p>US License No. 2016</p> <p>AJOPL-006</p> For more information, go to www.AJOVY.com or call 1-888-483-8279.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
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See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of the ingredients in AJOVY.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> \n <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">Before you use AJOVY, tell your healthcare provider if you:</span>\n</p>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>have high blood pressure.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>have circulation problems in your fingers and toes.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"Disc\">\n<li>are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if AJOVY will harm your unborn baby.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Pregnancy Registry:</span> There is a registry for women who become pregnant during treatment with AJOVY. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of AJOVY during pregnancy. Contact the registry as soon as you learn that you are pregnant, or ask your doctor to contact the registry for you. You or your doctor can get information and enroll you in the registry by calling 1-833-927-2605 or visiting www.tevamigrainepregnancyregistry.com.</p>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if AJOVY passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using AJOVY.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, </span>including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.</p>\n Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"First\"> <span class=\"Bold\">How should I use AJOVY?</span>\n</p>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>See the detailed “Instructions for Use” for information on how to prepare and inject a dose of AJOVY.</li>\n<li>Use AJOVY exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.</li>\n<li>AJOVY is given by injection under your skin (subcutaneously).</li>\n<li>Your healthcare provider should show you or your caregiver how to prepare and inject your dose of AJOVY before you or your caregiver give your AJOVY the first time.</li>\n<li>Your healthcare provider will tell you how much AJOVY to use and when to use it.\n <ul class=\"Circle\">\n<li>Your healthcare provider will tell you if you should use AJOVY 225 mg one time every month or AJOVY 675 mg one time every 3 months. </li>\n<li>If your prescribed dose is AJOVY 675 mg every 3 months, you must use 3 separate autoinjectors or 3 separate syringes. You will give 3 separate injections one time every 3 months.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>If you are giving 3 injections of AJOVY for your prescribed dose, you may use the same injection area for all 3 injections, but not the same spot. </li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Do not</span> inject AJOVY in the same injection site that you inject other medicine.</li>\n<li>If you are switching from using AJOVY one time every month to one time every 3 months or if you are switching from using AJOVY one time every 3 months to one time every month, give the first dose of AJOVY on the day it was due to be given on your old schedule. </li>\n<li>If you miss a dose of AJOVY, take it as soon as possible. If you need to take the dose late, you will need to change your schedule: if you take 225 mg of AJOVY, inject your next dose 1 month after the late dose. If you take 675 mg of AJOVY, inject your next dose 3 months after the late dose. If you have questions about your schedule, ask your healthcare provider.</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">What are the possible side effects of AJOVY?</span>\n</p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">AJOVY may cause serious side effects, including:</span>\n</p>\n<ul class=\"Disc\">\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Allergic reactions. </span>Allergic reactions, including itching, rash, and hives, can happen within hours and up to 1 month after receiving AJOVY. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:\n <ul class=\"Circle\">\n<li>swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, or throat</li>\n<li>trouble breathing</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">High blood pressure.</span> High blood pressure or worsening of high blood pressure can happen after receiving AJOVY. Contact your healthcare provider if you have an increase in blood pressure.</li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Raynaud's phenomenon. </span>A type of circulation problem can worsen or happen after receiving AJOVY. Raynaud’s phenomenon can lead to your fingers or toes feeling numb, cool, or painful, or changing color from pale to blue to red. Contact your healthcare provider if these symptoms occur. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">The most common side effects of AJOVY include:</span>\n</p>\n<ul class=\"Disk\">\n<li>injection site reactions</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.</p>\n<p>These are not all the possible side effects of AJOVY. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.</p>\n Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> \n <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">How should I store AJOVY?</span>\n</p>\n<ul class=\"Disc\">\n<li>Store AJOVY in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).</li>\n<li>Keep AJOVY in the carton it comes in to protect from light.</li>\n<li>If needed, AJOVY may be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) in the carton it comes in for up to 7 days. Do not use AJOVY if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Throw away (dispose of) AJOVY in a sharps disposal or puncture-resistant container if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator.</li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Do not</span> freeze. If AJOVY freezes, throw it away in a sharps disposal container. </li>\n<li>Keep AJOVY out of extreme heat and direct sunlight. </li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Do not</span> shake AJOVY. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Keep AJOVY prefilled autoinjector and AJOVY prefilled syringe out of the reach of small children.</span>\n</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> \n <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">General information about the safe and effective use of AJOVY.</span>\n</p>\n Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use AJOVY for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give AJOVY to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about AJOVY that is written for health professionals.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"Last\">\n<td> \n <p class=\"First\">\n<span class=\"Bold\">What are the ingredients in AJOVY?</span>\n</p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Active ingredient:</span> fremanezumab-vfrm</p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"Bold\">Inactive ingredients:</span> disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA), L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, polysorbate-80, sucrose, and Water for Injection.</p>\n<p>AJOVY prefilled syringe and prefilled autoinjector are not made with natural rubber latex. </p>\n<p>Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454</p>\n<p>US License No. 2016</p>\n<p>AJOPL-006</p>\n For more information, go to www.AJOVY.com or call 1-888-483-8279.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></div>" }
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 3/2025
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AJOVY® (a-JO-vee) (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection prefilled autoinjector, for subcutaneous use
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For subcutaneous injection only.
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Read and follow the Instructions for Use for your AJOVY prefilled autoinjector before you start using it and each time you get a refill.
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Important:
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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.
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Storage Conditions:
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Do not shake AJOVY.
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AJOVY prefilled autoinjector (Before use). See Figure A.
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Figure A
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AJOVY prefilled autoinjector (After use). See Figure B.
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Figure B
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Read this before you inject.
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Step 1. Check the dose your healthcare provider has prescribed.
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AJOVY comes as a single-dose (one time) prefilled autoinjector. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose that is best for you.
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Before you inject, always check the label of your single-dose prefilled autoinjector to make sure you have the correct medicine and the correct dose of AJOVY. If you are not sure of your dose, ask your healthcare provider.
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How do I inject AJOVY?
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Step 2. Remove the prefilled autoinjector from the carton.
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Important: If there are any unused autoinjectors left in the carton, put the carton and unused autoinjectors back in the refrigerator.
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Figure C
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Step 3. Gather the supplies you will need to inject AJOVY.
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- If your dose is 225 mg, you will need 1 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled autoinjector.
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- If your dose is 675 mg, you will need 3 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled autoinjectors.
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- Alcohol swabs (not supplied).
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- Gauze pads or cotton balls (not supplied).
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- Sharps disposal or puncture-resistant container (not supplied).
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Figure D
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Step 4. Let AJOVY reach room temperature.
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Step 5. Wash your hands.
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Step 6. Look closely at your AJOVY prefilled autoinjector.
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Note: You may see air bubbles in the prefilled autoinjector. This is normal. Do not remove the air bubbles from the prefilled autoinjector before giving your injection.
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Injecting AJOVY with these air bubbles will not harm you.
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <col/> <col/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check that the liquid medicine in the prefilled autoinjector viewing window is clear and colorless to slightly yellow before you give your injection. </span>(See Figure E). If the liquid has any particles in it, or is discolored, cloudy, or frozen, do not use the prefilled autoinjector. Call your healthcare provider or pharmacist. </li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not </span>use the prefilled autoinjector if it has any visible damage, such as cracks or leaks. See disposal instructions in Step 12.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check</span> that AJOVY appears on the prefilled autoinjector. </li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not </span>use if you have been given the wrong medicine.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check </span>the expiration date (EXP) printed on the prefilled autoinjector label<span class="Bold">.</span> </li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not </span>use the prefilled autoinjector if the expiration date (EXP) has passed. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
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Figure E
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Step 7: Choose your injection area.
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Figure F
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Note: There are some injection areas on your body that are hard to reach (like the back of your arm). You may need help from someone who has been instructed on how to give your injection if you cannot reach certain injection areas.
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Step 8. Clean your injection area.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nClean the chosen injection area using a new alcohol swab. Let your skin dry." ], "text": "" }
{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nDo not inject AJOVY into an area that is tender, red, bruised, callused, tattooed, hard, or that has scars or stretch marks." ], "text": "" }
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Step 9. Remove protective cap and do not replace.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nPick up the prefilled autoinjector in 1 hand. ", "\nHold the prefilled autoinjector as shown in Figure G and pull the protective cap straight off with your other hand. Do not twist.", "\nThrow away the protective cap right away.", "\nDo not put the protective cap back on the prefilled autoinjector, to avoid injury and infection." ], "text": "" }
Figure G
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Step 10. Give your injection.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\n10.1 Place the prefilled autoinjector at a 90 degree angle against your skin at the injection site you have cleaned (see Figure H)." ], "text": "" }
Figure H
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <col/> <col/> <col/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td colspan="3"> <p class="First"> <span class="Bold">10.2 Press down on the prefilled autoinjector and keep holding it down </span>against the skin <span class="Bold">for about 30 seconds. </span> </p> <span class="Bold">Do not remove pressure </span>until the 3 steps below are complete.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span class="Bold">1.</span> <span class="Bold">You hear<br/> the first “click”</span> <br/> (this means the injection has started and the blue plunger starts to move). </td><td><span class="Bold">2.</span> <span class="Bold">You hear<br/> a second “click” <br/> </span>(about 15 seconds after the first click. The plunger will be moving to the bottom of the viewing window as the medicine is being injected.) </td><td><span class="Bold">3.</span> <span class="Bold">You wait<br/> another 10 seconds. <br/> </span>(to make sure all the medicine is injected). </td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td colspan="3"> <img alt="image" src="/dailymed/image.cfm?name=image-15.jpg&setid=98e344ea-5916-4947-b6f2-4a76ccc04b6b"/></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
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10.3 Check that the blue plunger has filled the viewing window and remove the autoinjector from the skin by lifting the prefilled autoinjector straight up (see Figure I).
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Note: When the blue plunger has filled the viewing window you will be able to see the gray stopper.
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As the prefilled autoinjector is lifted from the skin, the needle shield returns to the original (before use) position and locks into place, covering the needle.
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Do not try to put the protective cap back on the used prefilled autoinjector as it is no longer needed.
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Do not try to re-use the prefilled autoinjector.
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Figure I
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Step 11. Apply pressure to the injection site.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nDo not re-use the prefilled autoinjector." ], "text": "" }
Step 12. Dispose of your prefilled autoinjector right away.
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Injection Complete
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This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454 US License No. 2016
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454 US License No. 2016" }
©2020 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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AJOIFU-AI-004 Approved: 10/2020
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AJOVY® (a-JO-vee) (fremanezumab-vfrm) injectionprefilled syringe, for subcutaneous use
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For subcutaneous injection only.
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Read and follow the Instructions for Use for your AJOVY prefilled syringe before you start using it and each time you get a refill.
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Important:
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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.
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Storage Conditions:
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "Store AJOVY in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).", "Keep AJOVY in the carton it comes in to protect from light.", "If needed, AJOVY may be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) in the carton it comes in for up to 7 days. Do not use AJOVY if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Throw away (dispose of) AJOVY in a sharps disposal or puncture-resistant container if it has been out of the refrigerator for 7 days or longer. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator.", "\nDo not freeze. If AJOVY freezes, throw it away in a sharps disposal container.", "Keep AJOVY out of extreme heat and direct sunlight. ", "\nDo not shake AJOVY. " ], "text": "" }
AJOVY prefilled syringe (Before use). See Figure A.
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Figure A
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AJOVY prefilled syringe (After use). See Figure B.
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Figure B
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Read this before you inject.
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Step 1. Check the dose your healthcare provider has prescribed.
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AJOVY comes as a single-dose (one time) prefilled syringe. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose that is best for you.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "If your healthcare provider has prescribed 225 mg of AJOVY each month for you, give 1 injection each month using a 225 mg prefilled AJOVY syringe. " ], "text": "" }
{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "If your healthcare provider has prescribed 675 mg of AJOVY every 3 months for you, give 3 separate injections, one after another, using a different 225 mg prefilled AJOVY syringe for each injection. Give these injections 1 time every 3 months. " ], "text": "" }
Before you inject, always check the label of your single-dose prefilled syringe to make sure you have the correct medicine and the correct dose of AJOVY. If you are not sure of your dose, ask your healthcare provider.
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How do I inject AJOVY?
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Step 2. Remove the prefilled syringe from the carton.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "You may need to use more than 1 prefilled syringe depending on your prescribed dose.", "\nHold the prefilled syringe (as shown in Figure C).", "\nRemove the syringe from the carton.", "\nDo not shake the prefilled syringe at any time, as this could affect the way the medicine works." ], "text": "" }
Figure C
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Step 3. Gather the supplies you will need to inject AJOVY.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nGather the following supplies (see Figure D) and the number of AJOVY 225 mg prefilled syringes you will need to give your prescribed dose:" ], "text": "" }
- If your dose is 225 mg, you will need 1 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled syringe.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "- If your dose is 225 mg, you will need 1 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled syringe." }
- If your dose is 675 mg, you will need 3 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled syringes.
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "- If your dose is 675 mg, you will need 3 AJOVY 225 mg prefilled syringes." }
- alcohol swabs (not supplied).
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "- alcohol swabs (not supplied)." }
- gauze pads or cotton balls (not supplied).
{ "type": "p", "children": [], "text": "- gauze pads or cotton balls (not supplied)." }
- sharps disposal or puncture-resistant container (not supplied).
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Figure D
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Step 4. Let AJOVY reach room temperature.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nPlace the supplies you have gathered on a clean, flat surface. ", "\nWait for 30 minutes to allow the medicine to reach room temperature.", "\nDo not leave the prefilled syringe in direct sunlight.", "\nDo not warm up the AJOVY prefilled syringe using a heat source such as hot water or a microwave." ], "text": "" }
Step 5. Wash your hands.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nWash your hands with soap and water and dry well with a clean towel. Be careful not to touch your face or hair after washing your hands." ], "text": "" }
Step 6. Look closely at your AJOVY prefilled syringe.
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Note: You may see air bubbles in the prefilled syringe. This is normal. Do not remove the air bubbles from the prefilled syringe before giving your injection. Injecting AJOVY with these air bubbles will not harm you.
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table width="763px"> <col/> <col/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check </span><span class="Bold">that the liquid medicine in the prefilled syringe is </span><span class="Bold">clear and colorless to slightly yellow before you give your injection </span>(see Figure E). If the liquid has any particles in it, or is discolored, cloudy, or frozen, do not use the prefilled syringe. Call your healthcare provider or pharmacist.</li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not </span>use the prefilled syringe if it has any visible damage, such as cracks or leaks. See disposal instructions in Step 12. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check</span> that AJOVY appears on the prefilled syringe.</li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not use</span> if you have been given the wrong medicine.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Check </span>the expiration date (EXP) printed on the prefilled syringe label.</li> </ul> </td><td> <ul class="Disk"> <li> <span class="Bold">Do not </span>use the prefilled syringe if the expiration date (EXP) has passed.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
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Figure E
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Step 7. Choose your injection area.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "your stomach area (abdomen), avoid about 2 inches around the belly button.", "the front of your thighs, an area that is at least 2 inches above the knee and 2 inches below the groin.", "the back of your upper arms, in the fleshy area of the upper back portion." ], "text": "" }
Figure F
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Note: There are some injection areas on your body that are hard to reach (like the back of your arm). You may need help from someone who has been instructed on how to give your injection if you cannot reach certain injection areas.
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Step 8. Clean your injection area.
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Step 9. Remove needle cap and do not replace.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "\nPick up the body of the prefilled syringe with 1 hand. ", "\nPull the needle cap straight off with your other hand (see Figure G). Do not twist.", "\nThrow away the needle cap right away.", "\nDo not put the needle cap back on the prefilled syringe, to avoid injury and infection." ], "text": "" }
Figure G
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Step 10. Give your injection following the 4 steps below.
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<div class="scrollingtable"><table> <col/> <col/> <col/> <col/> <tbody class="Headless"> <tr class="First"> <td>1. Use your free hand to <span class="Bold">gently pinch up</span> at least 1 inch of the skin that you have cleaned.</td><td> 2.<span class="Bold"> Insert the needle</span> into the pinched skin at a 45 to 90 degree angle.</td><td> 3. When the needle is all the way into your skin, <span class="Bold">use your thumb to push the plunger</span>.</td><td> 4.<span class="Bold"> Push the plunger slowly all the way down</span> as far as it will go to inject all of the medicine.</td> </tr> <tr class="Last"> <td colspan="4"> <img alt="Step 9 image" src="/dailymed/image.cfm?name=image-27.jpg&setid=98e344ea-5916-4947-b6f2-4a76ccc04b6b"/></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div>
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Step 11. Remove the needle from your skin.
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Figure H
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Step 12. Apply pressure to the injection site.
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Step 13. Dispose of your prefilled syringe right away.
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{ "type": "ul", "children": [ "When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used syringes. For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal", "\nDo not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container." ], "text": "" }
Injection Complete
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This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454 US License No. 2016
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©2020 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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AJOIFU-PFS-004
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Revised: 10/2020
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NDC 51759-204-10 Rx only AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection 225 mg/1.5 mL FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY One single-dose prefilled syringe Store in refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2° to 8°C) in the original carton to protect from light. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT SHAKE. If needed, AJOVY® may be kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for 7 days. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator. Discard after 7 days.
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NDC 51759-202-10 Rx onlyAJOVY (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection 225 mg/1.5 mLFOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY One single-dose prefilled autoinjector Store in refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2° to 8°C) in the original carton to protect from light. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT SHAKE. If needed, AJOVY® may be kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for 7 days. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator. Discard after 7 days.
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NDC 51759-202-22 Rx onlyAJOVY (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection 225 mg/1.5 mLFOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY 3 x 225 mg/1.5 mL single-dose prefilled autoinjectors Store in refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2° to 8°C) in the original carton to protect from light. DO NOT FREEZE. DO NOT SHAKE. If needed, AJOVY® may be kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for 7 days. Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator. Discard after 7 days.
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