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Efalizumab Uses Treats psoriasis in adults. Storage Store this medicine in the refrigerator, away from direct light. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable, Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. Your dose of this medicine will depend on how much you weigh. Be sure to tell your doctor if your weight changes at any time while you are using the medicine. You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Changes in the size, color, or shape of a mole anywhere on your skin. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Redness, swelling, or pus-filled areas on your skin. Worsening of psoriasis. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to efalizumab. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while you are using this medicine or within 6 weeks after you stop using it. Tell your doctor about any infections you have had. When you first start using this medicine, you may have a headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting, especially after your first dose. These symptoms usually clear up once you are using the medicine regularly. Tell your doctor if you want to stop using this medicine. Your psoriasis may become worse if you miss a dose or stop using the medicine altogether. Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments. This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily. To help with these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers. This medicine may increase your risk of getting some forms of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk if you have concerns. Share and Enjoy!

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