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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
Your doctor will give you or your child 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.
It is also important that you follow any special diet instructions from your doctor, such as using a low protein diet. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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