Information about Serostim®
These downloads contain important information about HIV‑associated wasting and treatment with Serostim®.
These downloads contain important information about HIV‑associated wasting and treatment with Serostim®.
You should not take Serostim® (somatropin) if you have:
What is the most important information I need to know about Serostim®?
What are the most common side effects of Serostim® reported in clinical trials in patients treated for HIV‑associated wasting or cachexia?
Other less common but serious side effects of Serostim® are:
These are not all the possible side effects. Let your doctor know about any side effects you experience. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the following before taking Serostim®
How should you administer Serostim®?
Patients and caregivers should be trained by a healthcare professional on how to mix and inject Serostim® prior to use. Never share Serostim® with another person, even if the needle is changed. Injection sites can include arms, legs, abdomen and should be changed daily to avoid injecting Serostim® in areas that are sore or bruised.
What is Serostim® (somatropin) for injection?
Serostim® is an injectable prescription medicine used for the treatment of HIV‑positive patients with wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance. Treatment with antiretroviral therapy at the same time is necessary.
You are encouraged to report possible side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You can also contact EMD Serono at 1-800-283-8088 ext. 5563
Please see the full Prescribing Information for complete information on Serostim® risks.
You should not take Serostim® (somatropin) if you have:
What is the most important information I need to know about Serostim®?
What are the most common side effects of Serostim® reported in clinical trials in patients treated for HIV‑associated wasting or cachexia?
Other less common but serious side effects of Serostim® are:
These are not all the possible side effects. Let your doctor know about any side effects you experience. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the following before taking Serostim®
How should you administer Serostim®?
Patients and caregivers should be trained by a healthcare professional on how to mix and inject Serostim® prior to use. Never share Serostim® with another person, even if the needle is changed. Injection sites can include arms, legs, abdomen and should be changed daily to avoid injecting Serostim® in areas that are sore or bruised.
What is Serostim® (somatropin) for injection?
Serostim® is an injectable prescription medicine used for the treatment of HIV‑positive patients with wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance. Treatment with antiretroviral therapy at the same time is necessary.
You are encouraged to report possible side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You can also contact EMD Serono at 1-800-283-8088 ext. 5563
Please see the full Prescribing Information for complete information on Serostim® risks.
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