(somatrogon-ghla)
Medication Guide
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Prescribing Information
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Is this pen new?
Is this pen new?
Yes: Go to new pen set up (arrow directing to “New pen set up (priming) - for the first use of a new pen only”)
No (arrow directing to “Setting your prescribed dose”)
New pen set up (priming) – for the first use of a new pen only
You must set up each new pen (priming) before using it for the first time
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- New pen set up is done before each new pen is used for the first time.
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- The purpose of setting up a new pen is to remove air bubbles and make sure you get the correct dose.
Important: Skip Step-A through to Step-C if you have already set up your pen.
Note: Needles with safety shield should be primed once with first use of a new pen.
A - Set priming dose
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- Turn the dose knob to 0.4.
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- This is the amount to prime the pen.
- Note: If you turn the dose knob too far, you can turn it back.
B - Tap cartridge holder
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- Hold the pen with the needle pointing up so that the air bubbles can rise.
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- Tap the cartridge holder gently to float any air bubbles to the top.
Important: Follow Step-B even if you do not see air bubbles.
C - Press button and check for liquid
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- Press the injection button until it cannot go any further and "0" is shown in the dose window.
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- Check for liquid at the needle tip. If liquid appears, your pen is set up.
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- Always make sure that a drop of liquid appears before you inject. If liquid has not appeared, repeat Step-A through to Step-C.
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- If liquid does not appear after you have repeated Step-A through Step-C five (5) times, attach a new needle and try 1 more time. Do not use the pen if a drop of liquid still does not appear. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist and use a new pen.
Step 7 - Set your dose
3.8 mg shown in the dose window
12.0 mg shown in the dose window
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- Turn the dose knob to set your dose.
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- The dose can be increased or decreased by turning the dose knob in either direction.
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- The dose knob turns 0.2 mg at a time.
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- Your pen contains 24 mg of medicine but you can only set a dose of up to 12 mg for a single injection.
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- The dose window shows the dose in mg. See Examples A and B.
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- Always check the dose window to make sure you have set the correct dose.
Important: Do not press the injection button while setting your dose.
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