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How should I take RETACRIT?

How should I take RETACRIT?

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If you or your caregiver has been trained to give RETACRIT shots (injections) at home:
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Be sure that you read, understand, and follow the "Instructions for Use" that come with RETACRIT.
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Take RETACRIT exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. Do not change the dose of RETACRIT unless told to do so by your healthcare provider.
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Your healthcare provider will show you how much RETACRIT to use, how to inject it, how often it should be injected, and how to safely throw away the used vials, syringes, and needles.
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If you miss a dose of RETACRIT, call your healthcare provider right away and ask what to do.
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If you take more than the prescribed dose of RETACRIT, call your healthcare provider right away.
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During treatment with RETACRIT, continue to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for diet and medicines.
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Have your blood pressure checked as instructed by your healthcare provider.

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