BYETTA
®
(exenatide) injection
ONE-TIME-ONLY NEW PEN SETUP
STEP A Check the Pen
Note:
Small air bubbles in the
cartridge are normal.
• Wash hands prior to use.
•
Check pen label to make sure it is
your 10 mcg pen.
• Pull off the blue pen cap.
• Check BYETTA in the cartridge.
The liquid should be clear,
colorless, and free of particles.
If not, do not use.
STEP B Attach the Needle
• Remove paper tab from outer
needle shield.
•
Push
outer needle shield
containing the needle
straight
onto the pen, then
screw
needle on until secure.
• Pull off outer needle shield.
Do not
throw away.
• Pull off inner needle shield
and throw away. A small drop
of liquid may appear. This is
normal.
STEP C Dial the Dose
• Check that the is in the
dose window. If not, turn
dose knob away from you
(clockwise)
until it stops
and
the is in the dose window.
•
Pull dose knob out until it
stops
and the is in the
dose window.
•
Turn dose knob away from
you until it stops
at .
Make sure that the 10 with
the line under it is in the
center of the dose window.
Note:
If you cannot turn the dose knob away from you to the , see
Commonly Asked Questions,
number 7, in
Section 4 of this user manual.
STEP D Prepare the Pen
•
Point the needle of the pen up
and away from you.
PUSH & HOLD
• Use thumb to firmly push
injection button in until it
stops,
then continue holding the
injection button in while
slowly
counting to 5.
•
If you do not see a stream or
several drops come from the
needle tip, repeat Steps C & D.
• Pen preparation is complete
when the is in the center
of the dose window
and
you have seen a stream or
several drops come from the
needle tip.
Note:
If you do not see liquid after 4 times, see
Commonly Asked Questions,
number 3, in Section 4 of this user manual.
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