Injecting Pegasys- Air Bubbles

[Raphael_UK]

You know when you inject Pegasys, I was told to make sure there was no air bubbles in the liquid, but the nurse said it was ok that there was a bit of air at the end of the fluid? Is that correct, I thought if you got air in your injection it could be potentially life threatening.

[Paul123456]

I think it’s because injecting into fatty tissue rather than blood stream.

I still try to get rid of the bubbles though!

What dosage regime are you following?

Best Paul

[Susana7]

I’ve not noticed air bubbles in my Pegasys. In any case that should not a problem in subcutaneous injections, the problems occur when injecting in veins, which is not the case for us. Susana X

[AndyT]

As others have said it’s probably less serious for subcutaneous injection but the patient leaflet still advises expelling the air first so I always do that.

It’s easy to do if you hold the syringe needle upwards, tap to get any air to the top and push gently until a drop of liquid comes out after the air.

[Raphael_UK]

Thanks guys, I’ll tap the injection next time and squeeze a bit out the top. Thanks for your help.

[Miriammusic]

I think I accidentally did the same thing last week. (Weekly injection of 45 mcg Peg.) Last week I saw the bubble and tapped away but it didn’t really move. Saw a bit of foaming ( bubbling) at the site when I injected. It was all a bit wonky and made me nervous but all was well following. Will be more careful tomorrow.