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Informations
about Genotropin Miniquick |
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What
is Genotropin Miniquick injection? |
Genotropin
Miniquick® (Somatropin)
is similar to the natural growth hormone found in
your body. There are many uses for injectable growth
hormone. Growth hormone is necessary to stimulate
growth in children. It is also used to help AIDS patients
gain weight (buy
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syndrome. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I receive
Genotropin Miniquick? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•any type of cancer
•diabetes mellitus (buy
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•ear infection
•scoliosis
•underactive thyroid
•an unusual or allergic reaction (buy
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benzyl alcohol, m-cresol, other medicines, foods,
dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant (buy
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•breast-feeding |
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How
should I use this medicine? |
Genotropin
Miniquick is for injection into a muscle, or under
the skin. If Genotropin Miniquick is to be given by
self-injection, make sure that you understand how
to prepare and inject the dose. Use exactly as directed.
Do not exceed the prescribed dose, and do not use
more or less often than prescribed.
If you are to give Genotropin Miniquick at home, make
sure to ask for a puncture-resistant container to
dispose of the used syringes and needles. Do not reuse
any needles or syringes. |
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The
dose and dosing schedule for Genotropin Miniquick
is specific for you. If you miss a dose, call you
pharmacist or physician. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Genotropin Miniquick? |
•corticosteroids
(examples are Prednisone, Decadron®, Medrol®)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional:
about all other medicines you are taking including
non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke;
or if you use illegal drugs. These can affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects might I notice from receiving Genotropin
Miniquick? |
Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•headache (buy
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•nausea and/or vomiting
•skin rash (buy
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•visual changes |
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Side
effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome) |
•bone
or muscle pain (buy
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•fluid retention
•limp or pain in hip or knee
•pain and swelling at site of injection |
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What
should I watch for while taking Genotropin Miniquick?
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Visit
your prescriber or health care professional for regular
checks on your progress. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of reach of children.
Store in a refrigerator between 2-8 degrees C (36-46
degrees F) or at room temperature (15-30 degrees C;
59-86 degrees F) depending upon which brand you use;
do not freeze. Genotropin Miniquick should not be
exposed to temperatures above 25 degreesC (75 degrees
F). Ask your health care professional how to store
your Genotropin Miniquick injection. Throw away any
unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
links about Genotropin Miniquick
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from Genotropin.com |
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from Genotropin.com |
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from drugs.com |
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from Pfizer.com |
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