They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medication is injected under the skin. It can be given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting. It may also be given at home.
If you get this medication at home, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
If you get this medication at the hospital or clinic: It is important not to miss your dose. Call your care team if you are not able to keep your appointment.
If you give yourself this medication at home: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Then, resume your dosing schedule based on the day you took this dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Talk to your care team if you have questions.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep this medication in the original carton until you are ready to take it. Protect from light and extreme heat and cold.
Refrigeration (preferred): Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
Room temperature: This medication may be stored at room temperature between 15 degrees C and 30 degrees C (59 degrees F and 86 degrees F) for up to 3 months. Do not return it to the refrigerator. Get rid of any unused medication after 3 months or after it expires, whichever is first.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired: