SOMAVERT® WITH DILUENT VIAL How should I use SOMAVERT?

(pegvisomant)

How should I use SOMAVERT?

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Read the Instructions for Use at the end of this Patient Information for information about the right way to use SOMAVERT.
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Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels before you start and while you use SOMAVERT. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose of SOMAVERT.
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SOMAVERT is given 1 time each day as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous). Some people may need to give 2 injections for their dose each day. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to give 2 injections for your dose.
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Your first injection of SOMAVERT should be given by your healthcare provider.
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Your healthcare provider will teach you or your caregiver how to use SOMAVERT.
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If you use too much SOMAVERT, call your healthcare provider right away.
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If you miss a dose of SOMAVERT, just take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If you are not sure about your dosing, ask your healthcare provider.

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How should I use SOMAVERT?

How should I use SOMAVERT?

•
Read the Instructions for Use at the end of this Patient Information for information about the right way to use SOMAVERT.
•
Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels before you start and while you use SOMAVERT. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose of SOMAVERT.
•
SOMAVERT is given 1 time each day as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous). Some people may need to give 2 injections for their dose each day. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to give 2 injections for your dose.
•
Your first injection of SOMAVERT should be given by your healthcare provider.
•
Your healthcare provider will teach you or your caregiver how to use SOMAVERT.
•
If you use too much SOMAVERT, call your healthcare provider right away.
•
If you miss a dose of SOMAVERT, just take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If you are not sure about your dosing, ask your healthcare provider.
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How should I use SOMAVERT?

How should I use SOMAVERT?

•
Read the Instructions for Use at the end of this Patient Information for information about the right way to use SOMAVERT.
•
Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels before you start and while you use SOMAVERT. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose of SOMAVERT.
•
SOMAVERT is given 1 time each day as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous). Some people may need to give 2 injections for their dose each day. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to give 2 injections for your dose.
•
Your first injection of SOMAVERT should be given by your healthcare provider.
•
Your healthcare provider will teach you or your caregiver how to use SOMAVERT.
•
If you use too much SOMAVERT, call your healthcare provider right away.
•
If you miss a dose of SOMAVERT, just take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If you are not sure about your dosing, ask your healthcare provider.

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