How to Prepare and Take an Betaseron Injection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locating an Injection Site: Choose one of the eight injection sites that your doctor reviewed with you.

   Work soap into lather by rubbing hands together for 20 seconds.
   
   Rinse and dry your hands. , Remove the cover from the vial and open one of the alcohol prep pads, included in your kit, and clean the op of he Betaseron vial.
   
   Leave the prep pad on top of the vial until you are ready to connect it to the syringe. , The adapter is sterile, so leave it in the package until you are ready to connect the syringe. , Important:
   Do not over tighten the vial to the syringe. , Continue to hold the plunger in as you slowly swirl the vial from side to side.
   
   Remember:
   If you let go of the plunger it may pull solution back into the syringe. , Do not shake it in this process, shaking the vial can cause the Betaseron solution to foam.
   
   If you get a foam in the vial, let it sit until it settles. ,, Slowly pull the syringe's plunger back to fill it with the prescribed amount of Betaseron solution.
   
   Important:
   Make sure you flick out any air bubbles trapped inside the syringe.
   
   Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. ,,, Then gently pinch the skin around the injection site with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand.
   
   Stick the needle straight into the skin at a 90 degree angle with a quick and firm motion.
   
   Once in your skin, slowly pull back on the plunger.
   
   Important:
   If blood appears in the syringe it means you have entered a blood vessel.
   
   Do not inject Betaseron.
   
   Remove needle and repeat begin with a new syringe.
   
   If no blood appears in the syringe, slowly push the plunger in until the syringe is empty. , Gently massage the injection site for a few moments with the dry coon ball or gauze pad. , Throw away used alcohol prep pads in a trash can.
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   Step 2: Wash Your Hands Thoroughly: Use soap and water.

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   Step 3: Open the Betaseron Package: Remove the Betaseron vial.

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   Step 4: Open the Vial Adapter: Remove the prep pad from the vial and gently push the adapter onto the vial until you hear a clicking sound.

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   Step 5: Connect the Syringe with the Yellow Line to the Vial Adapter: Turn it counter-clockwise slowly until it stops turning.

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   Step 6: Slowly Push the Syringe's Plunger All the Way In: This will transfer all the diluent into the vial.

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   Step 7: Once You Start to Swirl the Vial: You want to make sure you have completely dissolved the white cake of Betaseron.

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   Step 8: Once the White Cake is Dissolved: Look closely at the solution to make sure it is clear

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   Step 9: colorless

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    Step 10: and free of any visible particles.

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    Step 11: Turn the Syringe Over Until the Vial is On Top: Hold the syringe in your hand with your thumb on top of the vial.

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    Step 12: Remove the Vial by Turning Clockwise: Set the vial aside.

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    Step 13: Pick Your Injection Site: Use the other alcohol prep pad to clean the injection site you have previously selected.

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    Step 14: Inject Betaseron at the Injection Site: Hold the syringe like a dart in one hand.

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    Step 15: Remove the Needle from the Skin: Place a dry cotton ball or gauze pad over the injection site.

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    Step 16: Clean Up: Dispose of the syringe safely by placing it in a sharps container.

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