What is Repatha Pushtronex System: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Repatha Pushtronex System overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Repatha

Generic Names:

  • Repatha Pushtronex System

Uses:

  • Treats high levels of LDL cholesterol. Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart surgery in patients with a heart and blood vessel disease.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antihyperlipidemic

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Repatha Pushtronex System used for?

What form(s) does Repatha Pushtronex System come in

  • Injectable

What are common Repatha Pushtronex System doses?

  • Cartridge 3.5ML of 420MG/3.5ML

Common Repatha Pushtronex System prescriptions

  • Repatha Pushtronex System
    3.5ml of 420mg/3.5ml cartridge

How to take Repatha Pushtronex System

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the stomach, thighs, or upper arms.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • This medicine comes in 3 forms: single-dose prefilled pen (autoinjector), single-dose prefilled syringe, and single-use Pushtronex„¢ system (on-body infusor with prefilled cartridge). Your doctor will prescribe the type and dose that is right for you.

  • Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject into skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, scars, or stretch marks.

  • Allow the autoinjector or syringe to warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before you use it, or for at least 45 minutes for the single-use Pushtronex„¢ system. Do not heat or shake the medicine.

  • Use a new autoinjector or syringe (device) for each injection. Do not give more than one injection with one device or save leftover medicine in a used device.

  • If you need more than one injection to get your full dose, give all the injections within 30 minutes.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember, as long as it is within 7 days of the missed dose.More than 7 days from your missed dose and you are using an every-2-week-dose: Inject the dose based on your regular schedule.More than 7 days from your missed dose and you are using a once-a-month-dose: Inject the dose and start a new schedule using this date.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may also keep the medicine in the original carton at room temperature for up to 30 days. Throw away any unused medicine after 30 days.

  • Allow the autoinjector or syringe to warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before you use it, or for at least 45 minutes for the single-use Pushtronex„¢ system. Do not heat or shake the medicine.

  • Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may also keep the medicine in the original carton at room temperature for up to 30 days. Throw away any unused medicine after 30 days.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • If you need more than one injection to get your full dose, give all the injections within 30 minutes.

  • Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject into skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, scars, or stretch marks.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the stomach, thighs, or upper arms.

  • This medicine comes in 3 forms: single-dose prefilled pen (autoinjector), single-dose prefilled syringe, and single-use Pushtronex„¢ system (on-body infusor with prefilled cartridge). Your doctor will prescribe the type and dose that is right for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember, as long as it is within 7 days of the missed dose.More than 7 days from your missed dose and you are using an every-2-week-dose: Inject the dose based on your regular schedule.More than 7 days from your missed dose and you are using a once-a-month-dose: Inject the dose and start a new schedule using this date.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Use a new autoinjector or syringe (device) for each injection. Do not give more than one injection with one device or save leftover medicine in a used device.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

What to do if you miss a dose of Repatha Pushtronex System

Repatha Pushtronex System contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to evolocumab.

Repatha Pushtronex System warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a latex allergy.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Repatha Pushtronex System interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a latex allergy.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Repatha Pushtronex System side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given

  • Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat

  • Back pain

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