Injection Training—Currently Taking BETASERON (interferon beta-1b)
BETASERON comes with the thinnest needle in MS therapy. The 30-gauge needle comes in the blue BETASERON box as shown in the picture.
The optional BETAJECT® Lite autoinjector can be used with the thinner 30-gauge needle to help manage injections.
- Easy-to-use, larger, and more ergonomic syringe wings
Important Information for Those Choosing to Use the Optional Autoinjector!
- The 30-gauge application system is ONLY for use with the BETAJECT Lite autoinjector and not for use with other autoinjectors or older versions of the BETAJECT autoinjector.
- Do not use your old autoinjector with the 30-guage application system. Previous versions of the autoinjector will not deliver the right amount of medication when used with the 30-gauge needle application system.
Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide covers the application system improvements, a quick review of preparing your BETASERON syringe, and how to properly use your BETAJECT Lite autoinjector. You will also find out more about BETAPLUS®, the patient support program that is available to you.
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Patients with multiple sclerosis in whom efficacy has been demonstrated include patients who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia, injection-site reaction, asthenia, flu-like symptom complex, headache, and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms. BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with depression. Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites. Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely. See "Warnings," "Precautions," and "Adverse Reactions" sections of full Prescribing Information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For important risk and use information, please see the full prescribing information.
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