Can BENLYSTA be self administered?
GSK’s Benlysta SC will be self-administered as a weekly injection into the fatty layer of tissue just under the skin. It will be available as either a single-dose pre-filled syringe or from a single-dose auto-injector.
How do you take BENLYSTA injections?
Inject under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen) or thigh once a week on the same day each week. Only use each autoinjector once. Then dispose of it safely after use. Do not share your BENLYSTA autoinjector with other people.
Is BENLYSTA injection painful?
If you are injecting in yourself do it very slowly with the prefill one but not the auto inject. The auto inject will release the med very fast and it’s very painful. I been using it for 5 years now. Still have a lot of joint pain but the fatigue, the brain fog and the other symptoms are much better.
How does BENLYSTA feel?
The most common side effects of BENLYSTA include: nausea, diarrhea, fever, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, persistent cough, trouble sleeping, leg or arm pain, depression, headache, and pain, redness, itching, or swelling at the site of injection (when given subcutaneously).
How long does BENLYSTA stay in system?
How long does the drug stay in my body? People eliminate medications at different rate. In healthy adults, it takes up to 4 months, on average, for most of the belimumab to be gone from the body.
How long does it take BENLYSTA to work?
Belimumab works by reducing the activity of a type of white blood cell called B-cells that produce the antibodies. This reduces the inflammation that causes the symptoms of lupus. It’s a long-term treatment, so it may be up to six months before you start to notice the benefits.
How long does it take for BENLYSTA injections to work?
Does BENLYSTA cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect some people may experience while taking Benlysta. In clinical trials, no one reported hair loss. However, since the drug was approved, three people have reported hair loss while taking Benlysta. Specifically, the type of hair loss that was reported is called alopecia areata.
Does BENLYSTA cause memory loss?
Belimumab may increase your risk of getting a rare but very serious (sometimes fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). Get medical help right away if you develop any signs of PML, including: confusion, memory loss, loss of balance, difficulty talking/walking, vision changes.
How will I feel after BENLYSTA infusion?
The most common side effects of BENLYSTA are nausea, diarrhea, fever, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, persistent cough, trouble sleeping, leg or arm pain, depression, headache, and pain, redness, itching, or swelling at the site of injection (when given subcutaneously).
Does BENLYSTA help with joint pain?
Benlysta isn’t approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But it may be used off-label for this condition. (With off-label use, a drug is used to treat a condition that it isn’t approved to treat.) One small study showed that Benlysta may have some benefit in treating RA.
Can I stop taking BENLYSTA?
In the event of a serious hypersensitivity reaction, discontinue Benlysta immediately and administer appropriate medical therapy. Infusion-associated adverse events were also reported. Serious infusion reactions included bradycardia, myalgia, headache, rash, urticaria, and hypotension.