How to Self Inject a Humira Pen

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Collect materials needed for this Procedure For this procedure you’ll need to have present with you the following 1 Humira Pen Disinfectant towelette for cleaning the injection site before injection Sharps container for proper disposal of the pen after injection Cotton ball to place on the injection site once injection is complete;

   Place all the materials out and double to check to make sure you’re not missing any (Refer to step one for list) , Sit down at the area you have set up Expose your upper thigh (left or right) and find a spot on your thigh (preferably centered on your thigh between your hip and knee) Open the disinfectant towelette and clean the spot you have selected Pull the caps off both sides of the Humira pen by pulling directly down on the bottom gray cap labeled with #1 and directly up on the top plum colored cap labeled with #2 , Take the cotton ball and place it on the recently injected site and apply pressure for 15 to 20 seconds Dispose of the cotton ball in the trash. ,
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   Step 2: Find a location to carry out the procedure Choose a spot in your house that is clean and provides a place for you to set up an area to place the materials and a place to sit.

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   Step 3: Prep yourself to give the injection Wash hands thoroughly and dry hands Peel back the paper on the back of the packaging on the Humira Pen and take the Pen out Check that the pen is not passed its used-by date

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   Step 4: and that the medication is clear (if the medication is cloudy the pen can be exchanged for a new one).

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   Step 5: Give yourself your medication Place the bottom of the Humira pen on the spot you just cleaned and press firmly While keeping the pen firmly pressed against your thigh press down onto the top of the plum colored button on top of the pen until you here a loud click confirming the injection has begun While the pen is injecting your medicine hold the pen steadily and firmly in the same spot for 10 seconds or until the yellow indicator in indicator window on the side of the pen has filled the entire window After 10 seconds has elapsed remove the pen from your thigh and place it into the sharps container.

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   Step 6: The injection is complete!

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