Administering ILARIS®
ILARIS® (canakinumab) is given every 8 weeks as a subcutaneous injection by a health care professional only. All of the materials needed for administration of ILARIS® are included in the injection supply kit provided with each vial of ILARIS®.
The contents of each injection supply kit include:
- One vial of Sterile Water for Injection
- One 1.0 mL syringe
- One 18 G x 2" (50 mm) needle for reconstituting the powder
- One 27 G x 0.5" (13 mm) needle for injecting patient
- One adhesive bandage
- Alcohol swabs and dry cotton swabs
Download the step-by-step administration instructions below to help you and your staff with the preparation and injection process of ILARIS®.
At your request, ILARIS® can be administered to the patient at home by a visiting nurse.
ILARIS® Reconstitution and Administration Guide
This illustrated resource reviews the steps for preparation and administration of the ILARIS® injection.
Note: The resource above requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader for viewing and printing.
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