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Copaxone

Rx: Only available by prescription
Brand Name Copaxone Options
- Manufacturer:
Teva Neuroscience
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Copaxone Description
Copaxone 20mg/ml is a polypeptide mixture used to reduce the frequency of relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Copaxone Directions
Follow the directions for using Copaxone 20mg/ml provided by your doctor. Copaxone 20mg/ml comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Copaxone 20mg/ml Kit. Use Copaxone 20mg/ml at the same time every day. Copaxone 20mg/ml is sometimes used at home as an injection. IF YOU ARE USING Copaxone 20mg/ml AT HOME, a healthcare professional will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask them any questions that you may have about your medicine or giving injections. Be sure to use the proper injection device for the type of syringe (e.g., glass or plastic) the medication is in. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the device. If the medicine contains particles or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it. STORE Copaxone 20mg/ml as directed on the prescription label or on the packaging. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Copaxone 20mg/ml, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT use 2 doses at once.
Copaxone Cautions
DO NOT TAKE Copaxone 20mg/ml if you have had an allergic reaction to it or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product or to mannitol. Copaxone 20mg/ml may cause dizziness or vision changes. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Copaxone 20mg/ml. Using Copaxone 20mg/ml alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Copaxone 20mg/ml during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Copaxone 20mg/ml IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Copaxone 20mg/ml, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Copaxone Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Copaxone 20mg/ml include anxiety; back pain; flushing; headache; mild redness, pain, itching, or a lump at the injection site; nausea; vomiting; weakness; or weight gain. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience abnormal thinking; chest pain or tightness; dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; persistent flushing or anxiety; pounding in the chest; severe pain, redness, or swelling at injection site; shortness of breath; skin hardening, thinning, or color change at the injection site; sweating; tightness in the throat; tremor; unusual swelling; or vaginal odor, discharge, or itching. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Copaxone 20mg/ml is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Copaxone Active Ingredients
Glatiramer