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How to Use SOMAVERT
How should I use SOMAVERT?SOMAVERT® (pegvisomant for injection) is given once a day by injection under the skin. Your first dose will be given by your healthcare provider. He or she will teach you or your caregiver how to inject SOMAVERT. How should I store SOMAVERT?Store the package of SOMAVERT in a refrigerator. DO NOT FREEZE IT! After mixing the powder and liquid (do not shake), you may keep the mixed medicine at room temperature inside the vial or syringe, but you must inject the mixed SOMAVERT within 6 hours. What if I mix my SOMAVERT dose but forget to inject it?If it has been more than 6 hours since you mixed it, DO NOT use it. Call the Pfizer Bridge Program at 800-645-1280 and tell them what happened. They will tell you what to do. What if a mixed SOMAVERT dose does not look clear?DO NOT use it. The mixed dose should look clear once the powder is dissolved. If the dose looks cloudy, or if you see color or specks in it, do not throw the vial away. Call the Pfizer Bridge Program at 800-645-1280 and tell them you need another vial. They will tell you what to do with the vial you have. What if I forget to take my SOMAVERT dose?If you forget to give yourself an injection of SOMAVERT, skip that dose. Get back on your schedule the next day. Do not inject a double dose to make up for an injection that you forgot. How can I get SOMAVERT?Your doctor fills out a Statement of Medical Necessity (SMN), which is like a prescription. Then your doctor sends it to the Pfizer Bridge Program (see below). What is the Pfizer Bridge Program?The Pfizer Bridge Program is a service that your doctor enrolls you in. You will be enrolled when the Pfizer Bridge Program gets your SMN. The Pfizer Bridge Program helps you…
What happens after I am enrolled in the Pfizer Bridge Program?Once enrolled in the Pfizer Bridge Program, you will work with a Patient Care Consultant (PCC). He or she will call your insurance company and ask them to approve coverage for your treatment. Once coverage is approved, your PCC will call you to set up delivery of your medicine. |
Important Information for Patients:SOMAVERT is a medicine used to treat patients who have acromegaly. Do not use SOMAVERT if you are allergic to SOMAVERT or any of its ingredients. The stopper on the vial of SOMAVERT contains latex. Some patients who have used SOMAVERT have developed liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests before and during your treatment with SOMAVERT to check that your liver is working correctly. The most common side effects with SOMAVERT are pain, infection, reaction at the site of injection, flu symptoms, nausea, and diarrhea. These are not all of the possible side effects of SOMAVERT. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Be sure to tell your doctor if you use:
For full patient information, click here. Copyright 2006 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved. GN272936B rev. August 2006 The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient. The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries. |
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