Treatment Initiation Information

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The following resources were created to help you and your patients get started with VYALEV

User guide

Get the details about VYALEV dosing, pump features, and important treatment initiation steps. 

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Educational videos

See how to program the pump, make dose adjustments, and administer VYALEV.

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Infusion guidance

Review VYALEV administration steps and guidance on proper infusion site care.

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Coverage lookup and access resources

FRM Guide
Billing & Coding Guide
Prior Authorization Form
Letter of Medical Necessity Form

Educational videos

Initial Dose Programming

See how to program the VYALEV Pump and set an initial dose for your patients.

Confirming & Adjusting Doses

See how to confirm doses prior to treatment initiation and make adjustments as needed.

The 5 Ps of VYALEV Administration

See how to administer VYALEV in 5 steps in this video.

Reminding your patients to follow proper infusion site care is critical

Infusion site selection: Select intact skin, free of irritation; avoid scarred tissue, broken skin, stretch marks, bony areas, highly mobile areas, or skin folds.2-4 Choose a site where you can pinch at least an inch of skin and fat.2

The abdomen is a commonly used site, staying at least 2 inches from the navel. Select new infusion sites at least 1 inch from sites used within the previous 12 days.1 The upper arm, thigh, and flank may be utilized.1,2,5*

*In a phase 1 study, healthy volunteers were administered VYALEV to different subcutaneous sites (ie, abdomen, arm, or thigh) using a 3-way crossover design. Pharmacokinetic analysis from this study showed that the 3 sites provided comparable CD and LD exposure, suggesting that VYALEV absorption is similar at the different subcutaneous sites.1

Infusion site preparation

Always clean the infusion site with water and antibacterial soap, followed by an alcohol pad prior to cannula placement, and ensure clean routine(wash, wipe, wait).1-3

WASH

Wash hands with antibacterial soap and water. Clean the intended infusion site with water and antibacterial soap.2,4

WIPE

Using clean hands, wipe the infusion site with an alcohol pad in an outward spiral motion—not back and forth—to avoid introducing bacteria into the site.2,4

WAIT

Allow the infusion site to air-dry for at least 60 seconds prior to cannula placement to ensure proper adhesion. Do not blow on or fan the area to accelerate drying.4,6

Cannula placement, rotation, and removal

Insert the cannula in different infusion site spots that follow a similar pattern.

Consider a pattern when rotating the infusion site.

Place cannula correctly: The 9-mm cannula is generally preferred, as it may help minimize dislodgement.3 Use 2 fingers to pull the skin tight and insert the cannula at a 90-degree angle, secure the site properly, and change the site if pain, irritation, or pooling occurs.1,3 Directly insert at site that was cleaned.4,6 Cover the infusion site with transparent film dressing (ie, TEGADERM®, OPSITE®) to secure the cannula and protect the site.3

Rotate and remove the cannula: Rotate the infusion site and use a new infusion set (tubing and cannula) at least every 3 days.1 Consider having patients rotate their cannula daily until good skin tolerability is achieved.2,3 After that, consider rotating at least every 3 days.1 If VYALEV has been stopped for more than 1 hour, rotate the infusion site and use a new infusion set (tubing and cannula).1 Leave previous cannula in place for 1 hour, and after removal, care for the skin by gentle massage (only on healthy skin) and consider applying a protective dressing.3 Select new infusion sites at least 1 inch from sites used within the previous 12 days.1

Develop a plan

Patients: Regularly monitor infusion sites and seek prompt medical attention for spreading redness, pain, swelling, warmth, color change with pressure, or signs of fever.1-3,6

HCPs: Develop a proactive plan with your patient to know who and when to call for help if symptoms worsen.1

TEGADERM® is a registered trademark of Solventum.

OPSITE® is a registered trademark of T.J. Smith & Nephew Limited.

Telemedicine support is now available for your patients. They can connect virtually with a licensed healthcare provider for help managing infusion site events for $35 per visit.

AbbVie does not, in any way, endorse or recommend the qualifications of any physician associated with the third-party website or the quality of medical care any of those physicians can provide.

The 5 Ps of VYALEV administration1,4

Review the 5 Ps (Plan, Prepare, Prime, Place, and Pump) and use them to help set your patients up for successful administration.

1.

PLAN
it out

Clean your hands and working surface. Then, gather all the supplies. 

2.

PREPARE
the syringe

Transfer all the medication from the vial to the syringe using the vial adapter. Attach the tip of the syringe to the tubing and place the full syringe inside the pump.

3.

PRIME
the tubing

Fill the infusion tubing with medication before connecting the cannula to the body.

4.

PLACE
the cannula

Place the cannula on clean skin using the insertion device. Connect the tubing to the cannula.

5.

PUMP
the medication

Start the pump to deliver the medication.

The infusion set may look different from the one shown here.

The medication vial, vial adapter, and syringe should be replaced at least once per day. The tubing, cannula, and insertion device should be replaced at least once every 3 days.

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