How should I use this medication?
This medication is for infusion under your skin or into a vein via a catheter attached to a portable infusion pump. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medication. Use exactly as directed. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than directed.
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.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
This medication is given as a continuous infusion, which means that a pump will always be infusing the medication. It is recommended that you have a second pump and start a new infusion at a different site when your first pump is close to running out. Do not stop the infusion for any reason without contacting your care team. Stopping this medication may make your condition much worse.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store unopened vials between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Do not open the vial until you are ready to use it. Throw the opened vial away after 30 days. Get rid of any unopened vials or unused medication after the expiration date.
If you are using a subcutaneous (under the skin) pump or intravenous (into a vein) pump, you will be instructed on how to store this medication.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
- Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacist or law enforcement to find a location.
- If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.