Important: This is general educational information, not a substitute for the directions provided by your licensed provider or pharmacist. If anything is unclear, do not inject — contact your care team first.

Before you start

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Gather your supplies: medication, a new sterile needle/syringe, alcohol swab, and a sharps container.
• Check the medication label, dose, and expiration date. Do not use if discolored or expired.

General steps

• Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry.
• Follow your provider's instructions for drawing up and administering the exact prescribed dose.
• Use a new, sterile needle every time — never reuse or share needles.
• Dispose of needles and syringes immediately in an approved sharps container.

When to seek help

Contact your provider for signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth, pus), a missed or incorrect dose, or any reaction that concerns you. Call 911 or seek emergency care for signs of a serious allergic reaction (trouble breathing, swelling of the face/throat).

Questions about your specific medication? Email care@telomeds.com.