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Sumatriptan Injection, USP ()

Instructions for use of Disposable STEP 2: REMOVE SAFETY CAP Injection (autoinjector) • Twist and remove the safety cap. See Figure C. These instructions apply to both the 4 mg and 6 mg Sumatriptan Injection (autoinjector). Make sure that you have the • The autoinjector is ready only when the safety cap is removed. dose that has been prescribed for you (the 4 mg autoinjector safety Figure C cap is yellow, the 6 mg autoinjector safety cap is blue). Read this Patient Instructions for Use before you start to use your STEP 3: INJECT DOSE autoinjector. There may be new information. This information does • Without pressing the blue button, not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about place the needle guard against your medical condition or treatment. You and your healthcare the injection site at a 90° angle. provider should talk about sumatriptan injection when you start See Figure D. taking it and at regular checkups. • Firmly push the autoinjector against Figure D Each autoinjector is a single dose, disposable device. the skin until the needle guard is Important things that you need to know: pushed in as far as it will go. See Figure E: fully depressed autoinjector, and Figures F or G: injection sites. • Use the autoinjector immediately once the cap has been removed; it is advised not to postpone the injection. • Keep the autoinjector out of reach of children. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Figure A: Parts of the sumatriptan injection autoinjector Figure E: fully depressed Figure F: fully Figure G: fully autoinjector depressed autoinjector depressed autoinjector on back of arm on back of thigh

• While holding the autoinjector firmly against the skin push the Blue Button until you hear an audible “click” signaling the start of the injection. Then hold for 5 seconds to complete the injection. See Figure H.

STEP 4: CONFIRM SUCCESSFUL INJECTION Getting ready for the injection: Figure H • Wash your hands thoroughly. • After 5 seconds, carefully remove the autoinjector from the injection • Before injecting, identify an area with an adequate fatty tissue site. layer on the outer thigh or back of the arm. • The needle guard should • Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, automatically cover the needle and or hard. lock in this position. See Figure I. • Ask your healthcare provider if you have a question about • The viewing window will be blue where to inject your medicine. confirming the injection is Figure I • Clean the skin area to be injected with and cotton wipe. complete. See Figure I. Do not touch this area again before giving the injection. °° If the viewing window is not blue, DO NOT try to use the autoinjector again. STEP 1: INSPECT VIEWING WINDOW DO NOT repeat the injection using a new autoinjector. • Check the viewing window; make °° sure the window is clear. See Figure B. STEP 5: Dispose of Sumatriptan Injection (autoinjector) • Do not inject the if it looks • Discard the whole autoinjector after use. discolored or cloudy or contains lumps, flakes, or particles. Figure B: Viewing Window • DO NOT attempt to reuse the autoinjector. should be clear. • Do not remove safety cap until you are This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and ready to give an injection. Administration. • Do not touch the blue injection button on top of the autoinjector until ready to inject. Please read the Patient Information in the accompanying full Prescribing Information. • A tamper-evident seal can be found on the flat side of the autoinjector at the safety cap. DO NOT use the autoinjector if this safety seal is broken. Visit TevaGenerics.com to learn more about this and other generic from Teva Manufactured In Israel For: Distributed by: Antares Pharma, Inc. TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. Ewing, NJ 08628 North Wales, PA 19454 03/2016 LB-0065 V01 TG-40674 June 2016