They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medication is injected under the skin. You will be taught how to prepare and give it. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can, up to 6 days after the missed dose. Then take your next dose on your normal scheduled day. Do not take double or extra doses. It is important not to miss your dose. Talk to your care team about what to do if your dose is more than 6 days late.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Refrigerator (preferred): Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep this medication in the original packaging until you are ready to take it. Protect from light. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
Room temperature: This medication may be stored at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F) for up to 14 days. Keep it in the original packaging until you are ready to take it. Protect from light. Do not return it to the refrigerator. Get rid of any unused medication after 14 days, or after it expires, whichever is first.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired: