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- What should I tell my doctor?
- How should I use this drug?
- What if I miss a dose?
- Where should I store this drug?
What should I tell my doctor?TOP
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- endocrine tumors (MEN 2) or if someone in your family had these tumors
- history of pancreatitis
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- stomach problems
- thyroid cancer or if someone in your family had thyroid cancer
- an unusual or allergic reaction to albiglutide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this drug?TOP
This medicine is for injection under the skin of your upper leg (thigh), stomach area, or upper arm. It is usually given once every week (every 7 days). You will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.
If you use this medicine with insulin, you should inject this medicine and the insulin separately. Do not mix them together. Do not give the injections right next to each other. Change (rotate) injection sites with each injection.
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 healthcare provider to get one.
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 pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?TOP
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can within 3 days after the missed dose. Then take your next dose at your regular weekly time. If it has been longer than 3 days after the missed dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take double or extra doses. If you have questions about a missed dose, contact your health care provider for advice.
Where should I store this drug?TOP
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store this medicine in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze or use if the medicine has been frozen. Protect from light and excessive heat. Pens can be kept at a temperature not to exceed 30 degrees C (86 degrees F) for no more than a total of 4 weeks, if needed. Store pens in the carton until use. Use within 8 hours after mixing the powder with the liquid in the pen. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
