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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
Your doctor may give you a few doses of this medicine until your condition improves, and then switch you to an oral medicine that works the same way. If you have any concerns about this, talk to your doctor.
Portions of this document last updated: Oct. 01, 2024
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