Generic name:galcanezumab [ GAL-ka-NEZ-ue-mab ]
Drug class:CGRP inhibitors
What is Emgality?
Emgality is a calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonist.
Emgality is a prescription medicine used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.
Emgality is also used to treat cluster headache episodes in adults.
It is not known if Emgality is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Emgality if you are allergic to galcanezumab.
Emgality is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether galcanezumab will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraine headaches during pregnancy may cause preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of preventing migraines may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using galcanezumab. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I use Emgality?
Use Emgality exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Emgality is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
For prevention of migraine headaches: Emgality is usually given as a first dose of 2 injec...
