Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
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, usually in the upper buttock or hip area.
This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2023
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