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Galcanezumab

EMGALITY ® is a calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonist indicated in adults for the

Prescribing label

Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. This source is written for healthcare professionals; ask your pharmacist to explain instructions that are unclear. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗

Drug facts

Used for
  • treatment of episodic cluster headache.
  • Migraine EMGALITY is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
  • Episodic Cluster Headache EMGALITY is indicated for the treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.
Do not take if
EMGALITY is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to galcanezumab-gnlm or to any of the excipients.

What it is used for

EMGALITY ® is a calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonist indicated in adults for the: preventive treatment of migraine. treatment of episodic cluster headache. Migraine EMGALITY is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Episodic Cluster Headache EMGALITY is indicated for the treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

Who should not take it

EMGALITY is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to galcanezumab-gnlm or to any of the excipients.

Storing it

  • Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect EMGALITY from light until use.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Do not shake.
  • EMGALITY may be stored out of refrigeration in the original carton at temperatures up to 30°C (86°F) for up to 7 days. Once stored out of refrigeration, do not place back in the refrigerator.
  • If these conditions are exceeded, EMGALITY must be discarded.
  • Discard the EMGALITY single-dose prefilled pen or syringe after use in a puncture-resistant container.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Galcanezumab; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/galcanezumab

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Galcanezumab. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/galcanezumab

AMA 11th

Galcanezumab. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/galcanezumab

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