Why RUCONEST?
Treat your HAE with confidence.
Peggy, RUCONEST patient
Confident
After training, 85% of patients were confident self-administering RUCONEST.*
RUCONEST is portable and can be self-administered after training†
Prior to reconstitution, RUCONEST does not need to be refrigerated
After mixing, RUCONEST is injected over 5 minutes with a small butterfly needle
*Initial training will be under the supervision of an HCP experienced in the treatment of HAE. †Data from 601 patients using RUCONEST show that 85% of patients trained felt confident, mostly confident, or extremely confident on a Likert scale of 1-5 in terms of their ability to self-infuse.
How to prepare and take RUCONEST
RUCONEST: Treating the Root Cause of HAE
US HAEA Medical Advisory Board 2020 Guidelines state early treatment is important to prevent swell progression, no matter how severe. After self-administering treatment, you should seek medical care if the attack involves the airway.
The importance of vein care
Tips to ensure optimal vein health for patients self-administering RUCONEST
RUCONEST can be self-administered by appropriately trained patients, so it’s important that you do everything you can to take care of your veins. Below are some tips to help keep your veins healthy and viable.
Vein Care Dos
Choose a well-lit, comfortable space
Stay hydrated
Rotate injection sites
Follow your prescribed dosing
Vein Care Donts
Rush the process
Use veins that feel irritated or painful
Leave a tourniquet on too long
Watch a RUCONEST Patient Advocate discuss Vein Health
Important Note:
Veins that are red or inflamed may be a sign of infection. Infusing into an infected vein may cause permanent damage. Talk to your healthcare provider about what you can do to treat red or inflamed veins.
RUCONEST dosing and administration
Your healthcare provider will help determine the right dose for you.
Dosing by body weight
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