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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so your IV tube should stay in place for up to 2 hours.
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.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024
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