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FIRMAGON^® dosing and administration

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INITIATION DOSE

240 mg

First month of treatment

240 mg adminsitered as TWO deep subcutaneous injections of 120 mg each¹
(NB. 3 x 80mg injections are not equivalent)

MAINTENANCE DOSE

80 mg

Monthly administration from second month onwards

Administered as ONE deep subcutaneous injection²

Reconstitution and administration video

Reconstitution and Administration Video Including Top Tips by Leanne McCourt

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Learn how to best administer a Firmagon® injection by watching our instructional video with Leanne McCourt, Macmillan Urology Nurse Specialist based in Craigavon Area Hospital, Northern Ireland. This quick demonstration illustrates the precise technique for administering a deep subcutaneous injection into the abdomen. Watch the video now for a comprehensive understanding of the dosing and administration process.

Summary of Top Tips from Leanne

1. Do not reconstitute until ready to administer
2. Swirl don’t shake during reconstitution
3. Administer Firmagon immediately after reconstitution
4. Don’t prime your needle

5. Give via a deep subcutaneous injection
6. Pinch the abdominal skin and vary your site
7. Avoid sites exposed to friction
8. Insert needle in a 45 to 90 degree angle

9. Slowly administer over 30 seconds
10. Following administration hold the needle in place for a further 30 seconds and remove slowly
11. Give the patient self care advice i.e. not to rub or scratch the area and use a cold compress

Dosing and administration video

An educational video featuring Paula Allchorne, Urology Lead Nurse at Bart’s Health Hospital in London and Sacha Ali, Uro-oncology Nurse Specialist at Homerton University Hospital. Firmagon^® is a deep subcutaneous injection administered to the abdominal region. It should be administered at a slow and steady pace over 30 seconds.

Injection sites should be varied and not be in areas where the patient will be exposed to pressure e.g. not close to waistband/ belt. Treatment should be continued after initiation and it should only be administered by a healthcare professional.

The injection site should be kept clean and patients should avoid rubbing the area. If your patient experiences a reaction at the injection site, it can be managed with paracetamol or ibuprofen or cooling methods e.g. ice packs. Please watch this video for more information and guidance.

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Initiation Dose

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Reconstitution Video

Dosing Video

References

References
1. FIRMAGON® 120mg injection Summary of Product Characteristics. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd. October 2022.Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6537. Last accessed: January 2024.
2. FIRMAGON® 80 mg injection Summary of Product Characteristics. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd. October 2022.Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6535. Last accessed: January 2024.

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FIRMAGON® dosing and administration