IlUMYA (SC)

tildrakizumab-asmn

Pharmacy specific orders / instructions always supersede the Agency guidance provided below. If in doubt, do not guess, call our office, or tag @TeamHelp-CareCoordination(Best Tag) and ask for Clinical Support.

ALWAYS establish IV access prior to mixing any meds

ALWAYS make sure you have everything you need to complete infusion before you begin

ALWAYS confirm your medication dose against the medication label and orders

ALWAYS reach out to us first (not the Pharmacy) with any questions

NEVER tell a Pt you have not given a particular medication before

THIS MAY BE A PATIENT TEACH

(Confirm with Care Coordinator if patient teach or RN is to administer)

Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare the ILUMYA
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete injection. You will need:
- Prefilled syringe, alcohol, gauze or cotton ball, bandage, sharps container
Remove ILUMYA from fridge 30 minutes prior to injection and inspect
- ILUMYA is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution.
- Do not use if the liquid contains visible particles or syringe is damaged
- Air bubbles may be present; no need to remove them

Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment
Choose injection site
- Abdomen, thighs, or upper arm
Clean injection site with alcohol and allow to dry
While holding body of syringe, pull the needle cover straight off (do not twist) and discard
Inject ILUMYA subcutaneously at a 90-degree angle
- Press down blue plunger until it can go no further. This activates the safety mechanism that will ensure full retraction of the needle after the injection is given.
- Remove needle from the skin entirely before letting go of blue plunger. After blue plunger is released, safety lock will draw needle inside needle guard.
Check injection site and gently hold pressure over skin with cotton ball or gauze until bleeding stopped
- Do not rub injection site
- Cover with bandage if needed
Monitor patient for any adverse reactions
Record vitals 5-10 minutes post infusion
Record lot number and expiration date
Clean and dispose of used supplies

HCP Website: Ilumya HCP

Prescribing Info: Ilumya PI

Dosing-Administration: IIumya -Dosing-Administration