Key takeaways
- Aimovig is an injectable medication used to prevent migraine episodes. Unopened doses should be stored in the refrigerator in the original packaging away from light, and they can be used until the listed expiration date.
- Aimovig can be out of the fridge for up to 7 days. If it isn’t used within this time frame, it must be disposed of — it can’t be re-refrigerated. This is because the medication could degrade and become less effective.
- If you’re traveling with Aimovig, it may be a good idea to get a cooler or an insulated bag to make sure the medication stays at the recommended temperature.
Aimovig is a prescription, brand-name medication that’s used to help prevent migraine episodes. It contains the active ingredient erenumab-aooe. It’s a biologic medication that doesn’t come in a biosimilar form.
Aimovig is an injectable medication that you inject subcutaneously — under the skin. It is available as auto-injector pens or prefilled syringes. It’s important that these pens and syringes are stored correctly to ensure that the medication remains effective. Typically, this means they must be kept in the refrigerator.
However, in some cases, Aimovig may be taken out of the fridge for a short time.
According to Aimovig’s prescribing information, the medication should be stored in a refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C). It should be stored in its original packaging to protect it from light. If stored at this temperature, the medication can be safely used until the expiration date printed on the packaging.
However, if necessary, unopened Aimovig can be stored out of the fridge at room temperature, which is 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C), for up to 7 days. If it isn’t used within this time, it must be thrown away. You must also never freeze the medication.
Aimovig needs to be refrigerated to maintain its stability and effectiveness. It contains the active ingredient erenumab-aooe, which is a biologic medication, meaning it’s made from living cells.
This active ingredient contains proteins that are sensitive to temperature changes and can break down if it isn’t stored correctly, which could make the medication less effective and unsafe to use.
You must not put Aimovig back in the refrigerator after it has been kept at room temperature. This is because the medication is sensitive to temperature changes. If it has warmed to room temperature and then cooled again, this could also cause the proteins to break down and make the medication less effective.
If you haven’t used Aimovig within 7 days of removing it from the fridge, it must be discarded. You can usually return unused medications to a pharmacy for
If you’re going to be traveling with Aimovig, it’s safe to take unopened doses with you, as long as you use them within 7 days of removing them from the refrigerator. You can’t re-refrigerate them once you reach your destination, as this may cause them to break down and become less effective.
Another option may be to travel with Aimovig in a cooler or an insulated bag. You may also purchase a medical-grade travel case for your medication. This can help keep Aimovig at the correct temperature during travel or if you won’t have access to a refrigerator at your destination.
These options can also be beneficial if you’re traveling to a destination with a hot climate.
You can inject Aimovig straight after removing it from the refrigerator. However, removing it from the fridge and letting it warm up to room temperature for around 15 to 30 minutes may make the injection less painful. Injecting cold medication may increase stinging or pain and minor bruising.
Aimovig is an injectable medication used to help prevent migraine episodes. It generally needs to be kept refrigerated to make sure the active ingredient remains stable and effective.
If refrigeration isn’t possible, Aimovig can be kept at room temperature for up to 7 days. If it isn’t used within this time frame, do not re-refrigerate it. Instead, it must be disposed of.
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