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an a kin' ra, anakinra is used, alone, in combination with other medications, to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, anakinra is a prescription drug, interleukin antagonists, blocking the activity, interleukin, a protein, body that causes joint damage, anakinra comes as a solution to inject subcutaneously, under the skin, usually injected once a day, at the same time every day, take anakinra exactly as directed, don't take less or more, read my prescription, anakinra comes in prefilled glass syringes, there are seven syringes in each box, one for each day, the week, use each syringe only once and inject all the solution, syringe, there is still some solution left, syringe after you inject, do not inject again, dispose, used syringes in a puncture-resistant container, talk to a physician, pharmacist about, dispose, the puncture-resistant container, do not shake prefilled syringes, the solution is foamy, allow the syringe to sit for a few minutes until it clears, a syringe if its contents look discolored, cloudy, has anything floating in it, can inject anakinra, outer thigh, stomach, someone else is giving you the injection, it can be injected, back, the arms, buttocks, to reduce the chances, soreness, redness, use a different site for each injection, do not have to change the part, the body every day, the new injection should be given about 1 inch away from the previous injection, do not inject close to a vein you can see under the skin, before you use anakinra, read the manufacturer's information for the patient that comes with it, pharmacist to show you, inject anakinra, to administer the injection, clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe using a circular motion, starting from the middle and moving outwards, let the area dry completely, hold the syringe and pull the needle cover off by twisting the cover while pulling on it, do not touch the needle, hold the syringe, hand you use to inject myself , use my other hand to pinch a fold, skin at the injection site, do not lay the syringe down, allow the needle to touch anything, hold the syringe between my thumb and fingers so you have steady control, insert the needle into the skin with a quick, short motion at a 45 to 90 degree angle, the needle should be inserted at least halfway, gently let go, the skin, make sure the needle remains, in my skin, slowly push the plunger down into the syringe until it stops, remove the needle and do not recap it, press dry gauze, not an alcohol wipe, over the injection site, may apply a small adhesive bandage over the injection site, place the entire used syringe in a puncture-resistant container, can take several weeks before you feel the full benefit, anakinra, before taking anakinra, allergic to anakinra, proteins made from bacterial cells, e, coli, latex, any other medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal products you are taking, be sure to mention, etanercept, enbrel, infliximab, remicade, and medications that suppress the immune system, azathioprine, imuran, cyclosporine, neoral, sandimmune, methotrexate, rheumatrex, sirolimus, rapamune, tacrolimus, prograf, a physician may need to change the doses, monitor you carefully for side effects, an infection, asthma, hiv infection, aids, kidney disease , pregnant, plan to become pregnant, when breast-feeding , become pregnant while taking anakinra, surgery, dental surgery, taking anakinra, do not have any vaccinations, measles, flu shots, a special diet, a physician tells you otherwise, continue my normal diet, take the missed dose, almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, continue my regular dosing schedule, what side effects can this medication cause, anakinra, side effects, symptoms are severe, redness, swelling, bruising, pain at the site, injection, headache, upset stomach , diarrhea, runny nose, stomach pain, some side effects can be serious, symptoms are uncommon, rash, flu-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, chills, other signs, infection, coughing, wheezing, chest pain , hot, red, swollen area on the skin, anakinra, other side effects, any unusual problems while taking this medication, keep syringes and injection supplies out of a child's reach, store anakinra syringes, refrigerator, do not freeze, protect from light, a syringe that has been at room temperature for more than 24 hours, throw away any medication left after the expiration date on the carton, drug disposal, emergency/overdose, overdose, the victim has collapsed, is not breathing, a physician will order certain lab tests before and during treatment, body's response to anakinra, kineret