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TAKING AFREZZA®

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YOUR FIRST DOSE

Dosing

Afrezza® is available in 4-, 8- and 12-unit color-coded cartridges. If needed, you can mix and match cartridges to take your prescribed dose.

For example, two 12-unit cartridges provide a dose of 24 units of Afrezza®.

Initiating Mealtime Insulin

For those who have not taken insulin before, it is recommended to start on 4 units of Afrezza at each meal. Your healthcare provider can work with you to make adjustments up to the correct dose for your metabolic needs and glycemic control goals.

Afrezza® is available in 4-unitsAfrezza® is available in 8-unitsAfrezza® is available in 12-units

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EFFECTIVE DOSING

Like all insulin therapy, monitor the effect Afrezza® has on you, and reach out to your doctor if you feel like you need to change your dosing.

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TYPICAL DOSING AT MEALTIME

In clinical trials, most patients received 12-24 Afrezza® insulin units per meal.

Switching from Injected Mealtime Insulin

Because Afrezza® is inhaled, and is in powdered form, one unit of Afrezza® may work differently than one unit of injectable, liquid insulin.

Based on clinical trials, it may take 1.5x the amount of Afrezza® to achieve the same blood sugar control as injected insulin.

This table can help provide a starting point for mealtime dose conversion, but you and your healthcare provider should decide on the appropriate starting dose, and any dose adjustments, for your specific needs.

INJECTED MEALTIME INSULIN DOSE (UNITS) AFREZZA® STARTING DOSE UNITS (UNITS) ANTICIPATED AFREZZA® DOSE* (UNITS)
UP TO 4 4 4-8
5-8 8 8-12
9-12 12 12-20
13-16 16 16-24
17-20 20 20-32
21-24 24 24-36

*calculation based on 1.5 conversion rate from injected insulin.

If needed, you can mix and match cartridges to take your prescribed dose.
for example, 12 units of Afrezza®:

12 units of Afrezza®

If your dose exceeds 12 units, you will need to combine cartridges. For example, 20 units of Afrezza®:

20 units of Afrezza®

YOUR FIRST DOSE

Dosing

Afrezza® is available in 4-, 8- and 12-unit color-coded cartridges. If needed, you can mix and match cartridges to take your prescribed dose.

For example, two 12-unit cartridges provide a dose of 24 units of Afrezza®.

Initiating Mealtime Insulin

For those who have not taken insulin before, it is recommended to start on 4 units of Afrezza at each meal. Your healthcare provider can work with you to make adjustments up to the correct dose for your metabolic needs and glycemic control goals.

Afrezza® is available in 4-unitsAfrezza® is available in 8-unitsAfrezza® is available in 12-units

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EFFECTIVE DOSING

Like all insulin therapy, monitor the effect Afrezza® has on you, and reach out to your doctor if you feel like you need to change your dosing.

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TYPICAL DOSING AT MEALTIME

In clinical trials, most patients received 12-24 Afrezza® insulin units per meal.

Switching from Injected Mealtime Insulin

Because Afrezza® is inhaled, and is in powdered form, one unit of Afrezza® may work differently than one unit of injectable, liquid insulin.

Based on clinical trials, it may take 1.5x the amount of Afrezza® to achieve the same blood sugar control as injected insulin.

This table can help provide a starting point for mealtime dose conversion, but you and your healthcare provider should decide on the appropriate starting dose, and any dose adjustments, for your specific needs.

INJECTED MEALTIME INSULIN DOSE (UNITS) AFREZZA® STARTING DOSE UNITS (UNITS) ANTICIPATED AFREZZA® DOSE* (UNITS)
UP TO 4 4 4-8
5-8 8 8-12
9-12 12 12-20
13-16 16 16-24
17-20 20 20-32
21-24 24 24-36

*calculation based on 1.5 conversion rate from injected insulin.

If needed, you can mix and match cartridges to take your prescribed dose.
for example, 12 units of Afrezza®:

12 units of Afrezza®

If your dose exceeds 12 units, you will need to combine cartridges. For example, 20 units of Afrezza®:

20 units of Afrezza®

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I’ve been using Afrezza for over a year. It works extremely quickly in correcting highs at mealtime. I’m definitely a fan!
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CHRIS,

Afrezza User
Life doesn’t end after diagnosis, it’s actually just beginning. In combination with my CGM, Afrezza allows me to make real-time corrections quickly and efficiently. Afrezza works great for my day-to-day activities.
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MIKE,

Afrezza User
I’m a teacher and Afrezza is part of my daily classroom routine to help manage my diabetes. Diabetes gives challenges each and every day, and Afrezza helps me overcome those challenges. I am so glad I choose to use Afrezza!
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KATHLEEN,

Afrezza User

HOW TO USE AFREZZA

Before you take your first dose, make sure to learn proper inhalation technique and how Afrezza® works. You can download our step-by-step guide, or watch the How to Use Afrezza® video.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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AFREZZA® WORKS FAST

  • Afrezza® is the only ultra rapid-acting inhaled insulin.
  • Afrezza® starts controlling your blood sugar in about 12 minutes and leaves the body quickly, within 1.5–3 hours, depending on your dose.

*For the 4-unit and 12-unit cartridges, respectively

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AFREZZA® IS DIFFERENT THAN INJECTABLE INSULIN

  • Remember, Afrezza® is different from injectable insulin, delivering ultra-rapid control that may reduce blood sugar levels faster than you may be accustomed to, so a period of adjustment is expected.
  • Make sure to test your blood sugar levels frequently to learn how Afrezza® works for you.

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AFREZZA® IS AN INHALED DRY POWDER

  • Since Afrezza® is an inhaled powder, you may experience a cough when you start Afrezza®.
  • As a suggestion, taking Afrezza® at room temperature and having a sip of water before and after inhalation may help.
  • If you develop a persistent or recurring cough, or have breathing difficulties while using Afrezza®, contact your healthcare provider.

HOW TO STORE
AND HANDLE AFREZZA

Package Contents

  • Each package of Afrezza® comes with two inhalers. Each inhaler may be used for up to 15 days. After 15 days of use, the inhaler must be discarded and replaced with a new inhaler.
  • Cartridges containing Afrezza®  are sealed in foil.
  • Blister cards are perforated so you can easily remove three cartridges at a time.
  • Keep new cartridges in the foil pack until you’re ready to use them.
  • Discard used cartridges right away.

Tip

New cartridges have the cup positioned forward near the point. Used cartridges will have the cup positioned in the center.

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Storing Afrezza

  • Afrezza® should be stored in the refrigerator once picked up from the pharmacy.
  • Unopened blister cards or strips can be stored at room temperature for up to 10 days.
  • After the foil is punctured, the cartridges can be stored at room temperature for up to three days.
  • You should not put Afrezza® back into the refrigerator after being stored at room temperature.

Tip

Download our Storage & Handling Guide to learn how to properly store the inhaler and cartridges.

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Caring for the Inhaler

  • Use one inhaler at a time and replace it after 15 days.
  • Keep the inhaler in a clean, dry place with the mouthpiece cover on until your next dose.
  • Inhalers may be stored in the refrigerator, but they must be room temperature 10 minutes before use.
  • Never leave or store unused cartridges in the inhaler.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Tip

Use a calendar or the chart on the back of the inhaler box to help you remember to switch out your inhaler after 15 days of use.

15 Days

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Still have questions? Get answers to frequently asked questions about taking Afrezza®.

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PHONE (TOLL FREE)

1-844-323-7399

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References:

  1. Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder Prescribing Information. MannKind Corporation.
  2. Data on file. MannKind Corporation.
  3. Akturk HK, Snell-Bergeon JK, Rewers A, et al. Improved postprandial glucose with inhaled Technosphere insulin compared with insulin aspart in patients with type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections: the STAT study. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018;20(10):639–647.
  4. Bode BW, McGill JB, Lorber DL, et al. Inhaled Technosphere insulin compared with injected prandial insulin in type 1 diabetes: a randomized 24-week trial. Diabetes Care. 2015;38(12):2266–2273.
  5. Rosenstock J, Franco D, Korpachev V, et al. Inhaled Technosphere insulin versus inhaled Technosphere placebo in insulin-naive subjects with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on oral antidiabetes agent. Diabetes Care. 2015;38(12):2274–2281.

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What is AFREZZA?

AFREZZA is a man-made insulin that is breathed-in through your lungs (inhaled) and is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus.

  • AFREZZA is not for use to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. AFREZZA must be used with basal insulin in people who have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
  • It is not known if AFREZZA is safe and effective for use in people who smoke. AFREZZA is not for use in people who smoke or have recently stopped smoking (less than 6 months).
  • It is not known if AFREZZA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about AFREZZA? AFREZZA can cause serious side effects, including:

Sudden lung problems (bronchospasms). In a study, some AFREZZA-treated patients with asthma, whose asthma medication was temporarily withheld, experienced sudden lung problems. Do not use AFREZZA if you have long-term (chronic) lung problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Before starting AFREZZA, your healthcare provider will give you a breathing test to check how your lungs are working.

 

Important Safety Information(cont’d)

Who should not use Afrezza®?

Do not use Afrezza® if you:

  • Have chronic lung problems such as asthma or COPD.
  • Are allergic to regular human insulin or any of the ingredients in Afrezza®.
  • Are having an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Afrezza®?

Before using Afrezza®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • Have lung problems such as asthma or COPD
  • Have or have had lung cancer
  • Are using any inhaled medications
  • Smoke or have recently stopped smoking
  • Have kidney or liver problems
  • Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Afrezza® may harm your unborn or breastfeeding baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.

Before you start using Afrezza®, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.

What should I avoid while using Afrezza®?

While using Afrezza® do not:

  • Drive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how Afrezza® affects you.
  • Drink alcohol or use over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol.
  • Smoke.

What are the possible side effects of Afrezza®?

Afrezza® may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:

See “What is the most important information I should know about Afrezza®?”

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Signs and symptoms that may indicate low blood sugar include:
    • Dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability or mood change, hunger.
  • Decreased lung function. Your healthcare provider should check how your lungs are working before you start using AFREZZA, 6 months after you start using it, and yearly after that.
  • Lung cancer. In studies of Afrezza® in people with diabetes, lung cancer occurred in a few more people who were taking Afrezza® than in people who were taking other diabetes medications. There were too few cases to know if lung cancer was related to Afrezza®. If you have lung cancer, you and your healthcare provider should decide if you should use Afrezza®.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have an illness. Your Afrezza® dose or how often you check your blood sugar may need to be changed.
  • Severe allergic reaction (whole body reaction). Get medical help right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction:
    • A rash over your whole body, trouble breathing, a fast heartbeat, or sweating.
  • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
  • Heart failure. Taking certain diabetes pills called thiazolidinediones or “TZDs” with Afrezza® may cause heart failure in some people. This can happen even if you have never had heart failure or heart problems before. If you already have heart failure it may get worse while you take TZDs with Afrezza®. Your healthcare provider should monitor you closely while you are taking TZDs with Afrezza®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worse symptoms of heart failure including:
    • Shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, sudden weight gain.

Treatment with TZDs and Afrezza® may need to be changed or stopped by your healthcare provider if you have new or worse heart failure.

Get emergency medical help if you have:

• Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, confusion.

The most common side effects of Afrezza® include:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), cough, sore throat

These are not all the possible side effects of Afrezza®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Please See Full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, Medication Guide and Instructions for Use for AFREZZA.


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AFREZZA® IS RIGHT FOR YOU!

After you've completed the survey, a Patient Education Specialist will then call you to answer any questions you may have and can connect you with a doctor in your area or help sign you up for a telemedicine (virtual) visit with a doctor.

AFREZZA® (INSULIN HUMAN) INHALATION POWER
SAVINGS PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

With the Afrezza® Savings Card, an eligible, commercially-insured patient age 18 years and older can receive this Copay Offer, see details below.

If coverage for Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is approved by the patient’s health plan, a patient can qualify for the Copay Offer and pay as little as $35 per fill (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. Maximum limits apply. See full Terms and Conditions below.

By participating in the Afrezza Savings Card program, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient, age 18 years or older, and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer, as described in further detail below.

Terms and Conditions for Copay Offer: Pay as little as $35 for Afrezza® per month, up to a maximum savings of $2000. Patient must be prescribed Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder. Patient will pay as little as $35 per month (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. The Copay Offer applies to patient out-of-pocket costs, including deductible, co-insurance, and copayments for Afrezza. Patient is responsible for the first $35 and any costs above the maximum benefit limit. Available if patient is commercially insured and 18 years or older. This offer is not valid if patient is receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), or TRICARE or where prohibited by law. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any such federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use this offer and patient must call 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399 to discontinue participation. Patient may not seek reimbursement for value received from this offer from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. Other restrictions may apply. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. This is not health insurance. If you become aware that your health plan or pharmacy benefit manager does not allow the use of manufacturer copay support as part of your health plan design, you agree to comply with your obligations, if any, to disclose your use of the card to your insurer. Offer benefits will reset annually; on-going participation may require periodic re-enrollment. Valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US territories.

Maximum Quantities Allowed Under Copay Offer:
NDC 47918-0874-90, 47918-0878-90; NDC 47918-0891-90:
Max 810 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
NDCs 47918-0880-18; NDC 47918-0902-18; NDC 47918-0898-18:
Max 1,620 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply

For additional questions regarding program benefits, terms, conditions or participation requirements, please contact 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399.

AFREZZA® (INSULIN HUMAN) INHALATION POWER
SAVINGS PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

With the Afrezza® Savings Card, an eligible, commercially-insured patient age 18 years and older can receive this Copay Offer, see details below.

If coverage for Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is approved by the patient’s health plan, a patient can qualify for the Copay Offer and pay as little as $35 per fill (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. Maximum limits apply. See full Terms and Conditions below.

By participating in the Afrezza Savings Card program, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient, age 18 years or older, and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer, as described in further detail below.

Terms and Conditions for Copay Offer: Pay as little as $35 for Afrezza® per month, up to a maximum savings of $2000. Patient must be prescribed Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder. Patient will pay as little as $35 per month (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. The Copay Offer applies to patient out-of-pocket costs, including deductible, co-insurance, and copayments for Afrezza. Patient is responsible for the first $35 and any costs above the maximum benefit limit. Available if patient is commercially insured and 18 years or older. This offer is not valid if patient is receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), or TRICARE or where prohibited by law. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any such federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use this offer and patient must call 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399 to discontinue participation. Patient may not seek reimbursement for value received from this offer from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. Other restrictions may apply. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. This is not health insurance. If you become aware that your health plan or pharmacy benefit manager does not allow the use of manufacturer copay support as part of your health plan design, you agree to comply with your obligations, if any, to disclose your use of the card to your insurer. Offer benefits will reset annually; on-going participation may require periodic re-enrollment. Valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US territories.

Maximum Quantities Allowed Under Copay Offer:
NDC 47918-0874-90, 47918-0878-90; NDC 47918-0891-90:
Max 810 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
NDCs 47918-0880-18; NDC 47918-0902-18; NDC 47918-0898-18:
Max 1,620 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply

For additional questions regarding program benefits, terms, conditions or participation requirements, please contact 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399.