Aimovig 140 mg erenumab pre‑filled pen (refrigerated)

What this product is and what it is used for

Aimovig contains the active substance erenumab. It belongs to a group of medicines called monoclonal antibodies.

Aimovig works by blocking the activity of the CGRP molecule, which has been linked to migraine (CGRP stands for calcitonin gene-related peptide).

Aimovig is used to prevent migraine in adults who have at least 4 migraine days per month when starting treatment with Aimovig.

How to use this product

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.
If you have not noticed any treatment effect after 3 months, tell your doctor who will decide whether you should continue treatment.
Use Aimovig exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

If your doctor prescribes the 70 mg dose you should have one injection once every 4 weeks.

If your doctor prescribes the 140 mg dose you should have either one injection of Aimovig 140 mg or two injections of Aimovig 70 mg once every 4 weeks.
If you are having two injections of Aimovig 70 mg, the second injection must be given immediately after the first one at a different injection site.

Make sure that you inject the entire contents of both pens.

 Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Possible side effects are listed below. Most of these side effects are mild to moderate.

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
– allergic reactions such as rash, swelling, hives or difficulty breathing (see section 2)
– constipation
– itching
– muscle spasms
– injection site reactions, such as pain, redness and swelling where the injection is given.
Aimovig may cause skin reactions such as rash, itching, hair loss or mouth/lip sores.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store this product

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Keep the pen(s) in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

After Aimovig has been taken out of the refrigerator, it must be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C) in the outer carton and must be used within 7 days, or else discarded.

Do not put Aimovig back in the refrigerator once it has been removed.

Do not use this medicine if you notice that the solution contains particles, is cloudy or is distinctly yellow.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. There may be local regulations for disposal.

These measures will help protect the environment.