Your doctor will perform blood and urine tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely receiving  Spinraza.
Spinraza is injected directly into the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid). A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
The Spinraza takes about 1 to 3 minutes to complete. You may be given a sedative to help you relax and keep you comfortable during the injection.
Spinraza is usually given in a series of 4 "loading dose" injections, followed by "maintenance" injections.
The first 3 loading doses are usually given 2 weeks apart, followed by a 4th loading dose given 1 month later. Maintenance doses are then given once every 4 months.
 Detailed Spinraza dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your  Spinraza. Your dosing schedule may need to be adjusted to allow for enough time between doses.
What happens if I overdose?
Since  Spinraza is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
