What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ()?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to or benzyl alcohol, or if you have:
a serious illness due to lung failure or complications from recent surgery, injury, or medical trauma;
cancer;
eye problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy); or
if you are being treated for Prader-Willi syndrome and you are overweight or have severe breathing problems (including sleep apnea).
To make sure is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
diabetes;
a pituitary gland disorder;
abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis);
underactive thyroid;
history of head injury or brain tumor; or
a history of childhood brain cancer and radiation treatment.
Some brands of are not expected to harm an unborn baby, including , Omnitrope, , , and Zorbtive.
How should I use ()?
Your dose and brand of , and how often you give it will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
is injected into a muscle or under the skin. You may be shown how to use injections at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
Your care provider will show you the best places on your body to inject . Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Do not shake the medication bottle or you may ruin the medicine. Prepare your dose only when you are ready to give an injection. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your rmacist for new medicine.
Some brands of are not expected to harm an unborn baby, including , Omnitrope, , , and Zorbtive.
