Instructions

Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection.

The medicine needs to be mixed before being injected.

Do not dilute the medicine until ready to use.

If using the vial, do not remove the medicine from the vial until ready to use.

Do not mix this medicine with other solutions.

Do not mix this medicine with solutions containing dextrose.

Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it, appears discolored, or if the vial appears damaged, do not use it.

Keep at room temperature until mixing. Refrigerate any extra mixed medicine until ready to use it.

Store this medicine at room temperature - below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).

Protect medicine from light.

Inject the medicine immediately after mixing.

Never use any medicine that has expired.

Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine even if you start to feel better.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

Please tell your doctor if you have moderate to severe diarrhea while on this medicine. Do not treat the diarrhea with over-the-counter diarrhea medicine.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Ask your pharmacist how to properly throw away used needles or syringes.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• diarrhea
• headaches
• pain, redness, swelling near injection
• nausea and vomiting
• stomach upset or abdominal pain
• yeast infection of mouth
• vaginal itching or yeast infection

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• severe allergic reaction
• severe, watery or bloody diarrhea
• swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat
• seizures
• severe stomach or bowel pain
• blood in stool
• symptoms of stroke (such as one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion)
• unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.