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Welcome. In this video, you’ll learn how to use the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector Device.

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Viatris’ Glatiramer Acetate Injection comes in individually wrapped, prefilled glass syringes. Keep your supply of syringes refrigerated at 2°–8°C.

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If needed, you may store syringes at room temperature, between 15° and 30°C, for up to one month, but refrigeration is preferred.
Do not use if the medication is frozen. If Glatiramer Acetate Injection is frozen or has ever been frozen, discard the product.

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Glatiramer Acetate is injected into the fatty layer under your skin.

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If you would like to discuss any questions or concerns related to your Glatiramer Acetate Injection with a Registered Nurse, please contact your VIATRIS ADVOCATE patient support program at 1-888-223-0038.

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Before you inject, gather your supplies, including your WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector device, an alcohol wipe, a cotton ball, needle clipper and sharps disposal container, one prefilled glass syringe, and a place to record your injections.

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Remove the syringe from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before injection, and make sure it still has the capped needle attached.

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Wash your hands with soap and water and be careful not to touch your face or hair afterward.

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Choose a well-lit area of your home with a clean, flat surface.

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The WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector is intended for use with the ^PrGlatiramer Acetate Injection pre-filled syringes.

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Check the prefilled glass syringe for cracks and check the solution for cloudiness or particles.

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Do not try to remove any air bubbles from the syringe; this could cause you to lose some of your medicine.

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DO NOT remove the Prefilled Syringe Needle Cap.

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Choose an injection area from the seven possible areas shown, including the back of both upper arms, the stomach 5 cm around the belly button, the front and upper part of both thighs 5 cm above the knee, and upper and rear quadrants of both buttocks below the waist.

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Choose a different injection area each time you inject.

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Each area has multiple injection sites. Do not inject in the same site more than once a week.

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Be sure to record the date and your injection site each time you inject.

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Once you have chosen your injection site, you are ready to adjust the needle depth setting on the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector.

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To load the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector, twist the top and bottom of the device until the white arrows line up and pull the device apart.

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Place the device, with the orange needle cap remover end up, on a flat surface and hold it with one hand for stability.

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The WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector is spring-loaded. To set the spring, position the open end of the handle over the needle cap remover and push the handle down until you hear a click. Then lift the handle up and off.

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To confirm the Autoinjector is reset, a white check mark inside a green box will no longer be visible and the plunger will occupy about half of the viewing window.

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Also, the orange injection button will pop up.

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Once the Autoinjector has been reset, turn the depth adjuster until the depth you want lines up with the blue semi-circle.

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Check with your doctor or nurse to determine your appropriate needle depth settings.

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Sites in areas with more fatty tissue require a deeper injection, and a higher depth setting, such as 8 or 10 millimeters.

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In lean or muscular areas, you may need a lower depth setting, such as 4 or 6 millimeters.

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Flip the syringe housing over so that the needle cap remover faces down.

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Insert the glass syringe, needle-end first, into the syringe housing. Firmly push down on the glass rim of the syringe until it clicks into place.

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Align the white arrows and twist the two parts of the device together.

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Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe and allow your skin to air dry. Be sure that your clothing is not blocking the injection site.

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Choose another injection site if the skin is scarred, dented, painful, discolored or where you feel firm knots or lumps.

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To remove the needle cap, hold the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector with one hand, and firmly pull the orange needle cap remover away from the device with your other hand.

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It will come out with the needle cap inside.

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Grasping the device by the handle with the orange button comfortably within reach, place the Autoinjector straight on the injection site (not at an angle).

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Firmly push the Autoinjector down against your skin and hold it in position. When the needle depth adjuster is fully depressed, your device will be unlocked so that the orange injection button can be pressed.

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Press the orange Injection Button to start the injection. You will hear a “CLICK” when the injection has started.

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Make sure you can see the viewing window.

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Continue to hold the Autoinjector down against the injection site. You will see green hash marks in the Viewing Window as the medication is injected.

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If you cannot see the Viewing Window slowly count to 10 seconds after pressing the Injection Button and hearing the first “CLICK”.

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DO NOT lift up early.

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When the injection is complete, a check mark will be fully visible in the window.

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Pull the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector away from your skin and apply a cotton ball to the injection site with gentle pressure.

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Record the date and injection site in your injection journal or use the Injection Site Rotation Plan available at our website,

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GlatiramerAcetate.ca.

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After injecting, carefully separate the two parts of your device. If you are using a needle clipper, clip the needle and dispose of the clipper following local regulations when it is full.

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Dispose of the used syringe in a sharps disposal container. Then replace the orange needle cap remover in its original location making sure the needle cap is out of the needle cap remover.

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While not in use, store the WhisperJECT^® Autoinjector in the Protective Case until required for your next dose. DO NOT store the Autoinjector in the refrigerator.

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Your WhisperJECT^® device must be replaced after 2 years from first day of use or if it has been dropped.² Please contact VIATRIS ADVOCATE to receive a replacement device at 1-888-223-0038.

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For more information on anything you've seen in this video, you can visit us at www.glatirameracetate.ca or call 1-888-223-0038.

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Our nurses are MS-experienced and available to answer your injection questions or concerns.

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Our nurses will also be more than happy to help you get started with your daily self-injections or provide support with questions that may arise. Please continue to watch for Important Safety Information about Glatiramer Acetate Injection.

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PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION
GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION 20 mg per mL (once daily) is used to treat patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), including those who have experienced one episode of nervous system symptoms and who have abnormalities on their brain scan that may be the first signs of Multiple Sclerosis.

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GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION is not a cure. Patients treated with GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION experience fewer relapses (flare-ups of the disease).

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Do not use GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION if: you are allergic to glatiramer or mannitol or if the solution in the prefilled syringe is cloudy, leaking, or contains any particles. To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION.

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Talk with your doctor about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you: have heart disease; have a history of developing severe allergic reactions; have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); have asthma; have kidney and or liver problems; are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or if you become pregnant while you are using this medication; are nursing; are under 18 years of age.

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Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, or alternative medicines.

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These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional. The most common side effects of GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION are: skin reactions at the injection site, including redness, pain, inflammation, itching, swelling, lumps; permanent “dent” under the skin at the injection site, caused by damage to the fatty tissue at that site; rash; hives; headache; a feeling of worry, nervousness, unease (anxiety).

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You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail, or by fax; or Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

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If you want more information about GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION, talk to your healthcare professional.

Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website, the Viatris website, or by calling 1-888-223-0038.