APPLE-CARROT SLAW WITH PISTACHIOS
Combine 6 cups julienned carrots, 4 julienned sweet apples, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 11/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios and 1/8 tsp. salt. Just before serving, sprinkle with 1/2 cup additional pistachios.
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If you forget to use REPATHA or are not able to take the dose at the regular time, inject your missed dose as soon as you remember, as long as it is within 7 days of missed dose.
If it is more than 7 days from the missed dose and you are using the every-2-week dose, inject the next dose based on your original schedule. This will put you back on your original schedule.
If it is more than 7 days from the missed dose and you are using the 1 time each month dose, inject the dose and start a new schedule using this date.
If you are not sure when to take REPATHA after a missed dose, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
If your healthcare provider has prescribed REPATHA along with other cholesterol-lowering medicines, follow instructions from your healthcare provider. Read the patient information for those medicines.
If you use more REPATHA than you should, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Do not stop using REPATHA without talking with your healthcare provider. If you stop using REPATHA, your cholesterol levels can increase. What are possible side effects of REPATHA?
REPATHA can cause serious side effects including:
Serious allergic reactions. Some people taking REPATHA have had serious allergic reactions. Stop taking REPATHA and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, or arms.
The most common side effects of REPATHA include: runny nose, sore throat, symptoms of the common cold, flu or flu-like symptoms, back pain, high blood sugar levels (diabetes) and redness, pain, or bruising at the injection site.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of REPATHA. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about the safe and effective use of REPATHA. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use REPATHA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give REPATHA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about REPATHA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about REPATHA that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about REPATHA, go to WWW.REPATHA.COM or call 1-844-REPATHA (1-844-737-2842).
What are the ingredients in REPATHA?
Active Ingredient: evolocumab
Inactive Ingredients: proline, glacial acetic acid, polysorbate 80, water for injection, and sodium hydroxide.
Manufactured by: Amgen Inc. One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799.