STEP A Check the Pen
• Wash hands prior to use.
• Check pen label to make sure it is
your 10 mcg pen.
• Pull off the blue pen cap.
STEP B Attach the Needle
•
Remove paper tab from outer
needle shield.
•
Push outer needle shield
containing the needle straight
onto the pen, then screw
needle on until secure.
STEP C Dial the Dose
•
Check that the
is in the
dose window. If not, turn
dose knob away from you
(clockwise) until it stops and
the
is in the dose window.
Note: If you cannot turn the dose knob away from you to the
Section 4 of this user manual.
STEP D Prepare the Pen
•
Point the needle of the pen up
and away from you.
Note: If you do not see liquid after 4 times, see Commonly Asked Questions, number 3, in Section 4 of this user manual.
BYETTA
(exenatide) injection
®
ONE-TIME-ONLY NEW PEN SETUP
• Check BYETTA in the cartridge.
The liquid should be clear,
colorless, and free of particles.
If not, do not use.
•
Pull off outer needle shield.
Do not throw away.
•
Pull dose knob out until it
stops and the
dose window.
PUSH & HOLD
•
Use thumb to firmly push
injection button in until it
stops, then continue holding the
injection button in while slowly
counting to 5.
•
If you do not see a stream or
several drops come from the
needle tip, repeat Steps C & D.
Note: Small air bubbles in the
cartridge are normal.
•
•
is in the
, see Commonly Asked Questions, number 7, in
•
Pull off inner needle shield
and throw away. A small drop
of liquid may appear. This is
normal.
Turn dose knob away from
you until it stops at
Make sure that the 10 with
the line under it is in the
center of the dose window.
Pen preparation is complete
when the
is in the center
of the dose window and
you have seen a stream or
several drops come from the
needle tip.
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