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Storing Imitrex Vials...
« on: Sep 4th, 2004, 1:36pm » |
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Do they need to be stored in the refrigerator? Or where should they be stored? smiles,nancyc 
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #1 on: Sep 4th, 2004, 1:38pm » |
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Store them in a cool dry place. they can't get above 85'F
I wrap my Imitrex in plastic bags and store them in the basement.
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #2 on: Sep 4th, 2004, 3:14pm » |
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I just got my first batch of them and my neuro told me to put them in the frig. Is that too cool for them? Where do you give your injections? I am leaning towards the thigh?
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #3 on: Sep 4th, 2004, 8:21pm » |
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I store them in a cabinet in the basement bathroom - cool, but not cold. My doc said to avoid the freezer, since extreme temp changes can reduce effectiveness over time.
And yes, I always use my thigh for injections. First ... it's right there in front of you. Second ... I'm tiny and petite, so it's just about the only place I can use where I'm sure I'm injecting subq instead of IM. Third ... when I was a little girl, I can remember getting shots in my arm and butt from docs and nurses that really hurt!
But that's just me! *smile*
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #4 on: Sep 4th, 2004, 10:57pm » |
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Mine are in a plastic container in the basement, with just one box of them (5) in the medicine cabinet.
I inject mine just to the side of where you would shoot up heroin (no, I do not do that). Looking down at my arm, palm up, about 1-3 inches up my left forearm, over to the right. Wherever I have a clear spot.
If you are new to them Nancy, I suggest you play around with the dosages. I get total relief 90% of the time with just .125ml.
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« Reply #5 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 12:12am » |
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As long as the temp doesn't get too hot or too cold and the vials are undamaged ... they'll be good for a long time. I've used em' years after expiration.
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #6 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 12:30am » |
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Wish i was new to imitrex ,bro....I bought imitrex injections the first day they came on the market...have had chs for over 25 years now..5 years chronic..But, never had vials before to store....I dont have a basement , so do I put them in the refrigerator or what? I am an RN and I alternate sites for my injections..a little trick I learned in school LOL...But mainly use my thighs as they are easier to reach....Hate the injectors so I have never used them ...I can still remember the first injectors...damn those things were huge...scared the crap out of me the first time I saw them...I had to learn how to take the syringe out of those suckers...  nancyc
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #7 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 2:50am » |
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You may want to look at this site, although I cannot guarantee its accuracy.
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/subq.pdf
The point I wanted to make is the injection delivers medicine into your subcutaneous tissue -- the tissue between your skin and muscle. Subcutaneous tissue (also called "sub Q" tissue) is found throughout your body.
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #8 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 10:34am » |
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I don't think the fridge is necessary, Nancy, but I doubt it would hurt. I think any place where it's not exposed to heat or other temperature extremes would be OK.
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #9 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 10:50am » |
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Storing Imitrex:
Store between 2-30°C (36-86°F).
Found on http://pharma-help.com/imitrex
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #10 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 10:51am » |
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From the GSK site:
Store between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F). Protect from light.
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #11 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 11:19am » |
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Thanks, just wondered as us nurses are prone to put everything in the refrig at work...any kind of vials...so i did not want to put them in the refrig and mess them up if they did not need to be...you guys are great...smiles,nancyc
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #12 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 12:58pm » |
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on Sep 5th, 2004, 12:30am, nancyc wrote:| Wish i was new to imitrex ,bro....I bought imitrex injections the first day they came on the market...have had chs for over 25 years now..5 years chronic..But, never had vials before to store....I dont have a basement , so do I put them in the refrigerator or what? I am an RN and I alternate sites for my injections..a little trick I learned in school LOL...But mainly use my thighs as they are easier to reach....Hate the injectors so I have never used them ...I can still remember the first injectors...damn those things were huge...scared the crap out of me the first time I saw them...I had to learn how to take the syringe out of those suckers... nancyc |
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Re: Storing Imitrex Vials...
« Reply #13 on: Sep 5th, 2004, 1:07pm » |
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LMAO...now does that bring back memories...wish i had saved mine...those should be worth big bucks ..LOL...smiles,nancyc thanks for the laugh!
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