Auto-injector usage

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There are typically far fewer steps involved when using an auto-injector pen than when using a vial and syringe. Plus, using a pen means you don’t need a separate vial and syringe to take your medication if it’s in a liquid solution.

Also, auto-injector pens may be associated with reduced pain on injection. In the case of subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens, many people have noted they are relatively pain-free to use.

Finally, you and your doctor may prefer an auto-injector pen over a syringe and vial because it can deliver more accurate doses of methotrexate.

Individual people may have different sensitivities to being injected by any kind of needle or device. However, auto-injector pens were created to make it easy for people to inject themselves.

Pens that automatically inject methotrexate subcutaneously are no different; they were designed to ease the process of self-injection. Studies have shown that people using subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens found them easy to use. Many patients using one type of subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens have noted the injections were relatively pain-free.

Not hard at all. In fact, most people who have used subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens have found them easy to use.

Of course, as with anything, there is a learning curve to using these pens—but there are people and other resources to help. Auto-injector pens were designed for ease of use and require only a few steps to use. In comparison, using a syringe and vial can require far more steps.

Healthcare providers can help guide you through the steps of how to use subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens.

Also, companies that market subcutaneous methotrexate auto-injector pens provide videos and written instructions to guide you through the necessary steps.