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A doctor or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine in a medical facility. It is given through a needle that is placed into one of your veins.
This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 20 minutes. It is usually given every 2 weeks.
You may also receive medicines (eg, allergy medicine, fever medicine, steroids) to help prevent possible unwanted effects during the injection.
Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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