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You can depend on VIATRIS ADVOCATE program for resources, including injection training and phone support from MS-experienced nurses.

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Downloadable Resources

Download free tools and patient guides from Viatris.

Helpful Links

Connect with the MS community, explore other websites designed for you and your caregivers and learn more about generic drugs.

Please note that Viatris is not responsible for the content on any non-Viatris website listed in this section.

Downloadable Resources

For patients with multiple sclerosis

Injection Prep Mat
(for Autoinjector)

A quick guide to remember your
injection supplies

Download

Injection Prep Mat
(for Pre-filled Syringe)



Download

Injection Site Rotation Plan

Helps you choose, rotate and
record your injection sites

Download

Guide for Self-injection
with WhisperJECT
Autoinjector

Your quick guide to using the
WhisperJECT Autoinjector device

Download

VIATRIS ADVOCATE and
Glatiramer Acetate
Injection Brochure

Information about Glatiramer
Acetate Injection and a guide to
VIATRIS ADVOCATE services

Download

Helpful Links

Selected MS Websites

This is a selection of resources for people living with MS that you might find helpful. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and that Viatris is not responsible for content on any non-Viatris website.


More on Generic Medicines

For more information on the role and regulation of generic drugs in Canada, follow these links:

PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION

GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION 20 mg/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.

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

Do not use GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION if: you are allergic to glatiramer or mannitol or the solution in the pre-filled 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.

Talk 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.

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

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).

Reporting Side Effects

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 (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) 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

If you want more information about GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION: