GETTING READY TO
START FABHALTA?
Here are some steps to take to get started on your FABHALTA treatment journey:
Vaccinations needed before starting FABHALTA
What is the most important information I should know about FABHALTA?
FABHALTA affects part of your immune system and may lower your ability to fight infections.
Certain vaccinations can help protect you from the risk of serious infections while you are taking FABHALTA®.
FABHALTA increases your chance of getting serious infections caused by encapsulated bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumonia), Neisseria meningitidis (meningitis), and Haemophilus influenzae type b. These serious infections may quickly become life threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early.
If you have been vaccinated against these bacteria in the past, you might need additional vaccinations before starting FABHALTA. Your health care provider will decide if you need additional vaccinations.
*Some vaccines may require more than 1 dose, so it’s important to know how many doses you need for each vaccine.
Vaccines do not prevent all infections caused by encapsulated bacteria.
If you have not completed your required vaccinations, you have 2 options:
Option 1
If you have not completed or updated your vaccinations before starting FABHALTA:
- Complete or update your required vaccinations
- Wait at least 2 weeks
- Begin treatment on FABHALTA
Option 2
If FABHALTA needs to be started right away, but you haven’t completed or updated your vaccinations, you should:
- Begin treatment with FABHALTA and antibiotics. You will take these antibiotics for as long as your health care provider tells you
- Continue to complete or update required vaccinations as soon as possible
While taking FABHALTA, you should be revaccinated according to current medical guidelines for encapsulated bacteria. Your health care provider or Novartis Patient Support can help you locate vaccinations.
The most common side effects of FABHALTA in adults include: headache; nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sneezing, and sore throat (nasopharyngitis); diarrhea; pain in the stomach (abdomen); infections (bacterial and viral); nausea; rash.
How can I get help in obtaining my vaccinations?
Your care team is your best source of information. Still have questions? Novartis Patient Support can help you locate vaccination centers and offer other assistance along the way.
Click here to learn more about vaccinations and other important FABHALTA safety information.
FABHALTA can fit into your daily routine
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Take FABHALTA exactly as your doctor tells you. Do not change the dose or stop taking FABHALTA unless your doctor tells you.
*Store at 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C and 30 °C (59 °F and 86 °F).
Click here to learn more about important FABHALTA safety information.
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The FABHALTA REMS Program
Because of the risk of serious infection that comes with taking FABHALTA, it is only available through a restricted program called a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS).
Before you can take FABHALTA, your healthcare provider must:
Enroll in the FABHALTA REMS program
Counsel you about the risk of serious infections caused by certain bacteria
Give you information about the symptoms of serious infections
Make sure that you are vaccinated against serious infections caused by encapsulated bacteria and that you receive antibiotics if you need to start FABHALTA right away and you are not up to date on your vaccinations
Give you a Patient Safety Card about your risk of serious infections
The FABHALTA Patient Safety Card
Your health care provider will give you a Patient Safety Card about the risk of serious infections. Carry this card with you at all times during treatment and for 2 weeks after your last dose of FABHALTA. Your risk of serious infections may continue for a few weeks after your last dose of FABHALTA. It is important to show this card to any health care provider who treats you. This will help them diagnose and treat you quickly.
If you notice any signs or symptoms described on this card, contact your doctor or get emergency medical assistance immediately.
To learn more about the FABHALTA REMS program, please call the REMS helpline at 1-866-201-3101 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET or visit Fabhalta-REMS.com today.
Get help navigating the insurance process and accessing financial support
FABHALTA is available only through a specialty pharmacy
A specialty pharmacy is a service that allows you to have your medication shipped directly to your door and refilled every month. Someone at the pharmacy will reach out to you directly with all the details, so check your messages and missed calls. You can also contact your doctor if you haven't heard anything or to get an update.