MannKind afrezza Quick Step Manual

Quick Steps Guide
Learn key steps on how to use Afrezza® . For more details, please
see full Prescribing Information, including boxed WARNING,
Medication Guide, and Instructions for Use on Afrezza.com.

Step 1: Select the cartridge for the right dose.

4 Units:
If the Afrezza dose
is 4 units, use 1
blue cartridge.

Step 2: Load a cartridge.

• Hold Inhaler: Hold the inhaler level in one hand with the white mouthpiece on the top and
purple base on the bottom.
• Open Inhaler: Open the inhaler by lifting the white mouthpiece to a vertical position.
• Place Cartridge: Hold the cartridge with the cup facing down. The pointed end of the
cartridge should line up with the pointed end in the inhaler. Place cartridge into the inhaler,
making sure it lies flat in inhaler.
• Keep Level: Now that the cartridge is loaded, keep the inhaler level from this point forward
to avoid loss of drug powder. Do not turn it upside down, shake, or drop, as this could cause
a loss of drug powder.
• Close Inhaler: Lower the mouthpiece to close the inhaler (this will open the drug cartridge).
A snap should be felt when the inhaler is closed.
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8 Units: 12 Units:
If the Afrezza dose If the Afrezza dose
is 8 units, use 1 is 12 units, use 1
green cartridge. yellow cartridge.
( insulin human ) Inhalation Powder
If the prescribed Afrezza dose is more than 12 units,
you will need to use more than 1 cartridge to get the
right dose. Multiple inhalations will be necessary.