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1. plastic needle shield will push in as the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK is pushed against the skin 8 Push the plunger rod as far as it will go to inject all the medicine in the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK Wait a few seconds to be sure that all the growth hormone has been injected Then pull out the needle 9 After injection carefully replace the outer protective cap on the needle if you are not using the optional Needle Guard If you are using the Needle Guard carefully replace the inner protective cap on the needle while the Needle Guard is on the unit Then remove the Needle Guard and save it for future use Throw away the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK in a suitable container Always throw away the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK properly as instructed by your healthcare provider The reusable Needle Guard may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth or alcohol swab If it cannot be cleaned satisfactorily or does not function properly throw it away and contact Pharmacia amp Upjohn for a replacement Questions about how to use the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK Call Pharmacia amp Upjohn Company toll free at 800 645 1280 Rx only Manufactured by Vetter Pharma Fertigung GmbH amp Co KG Ravensburg Germany Distributed by S Pfizer Pharmacia amp Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Ine MY NY 10017 LAB 0227 3 0 Revised January 20092. Needle Rubber Growth Finger grip protective cap stopper hormone A needle for injection is provided with each device If you need additional needles ask for Becton Dickinson Ultra Fine pen needles either 29 30 or 31 gauge The two chamber cartridge of GENOTROPIN contains the growth hormone powder in one chamber and a liquid in the other When you turn the plunger rod clockwise to the right the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK automatically mixes the growth hormone powder and the liquid Storage Before the drug is reconstituted the powder mixed with the liquid you can store the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK at room temperature 77 F or less for up to three months Keep it in the carton to protect it from light You should inject the GENOTROPIN right after you reconstitute it If that is not possible you can keep the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK in the refrigerator in the carton for up to 24 hours after reconstitution Do not freeze If you do not use the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK within 24 hours after reconstitution throw it away Single Use There are no preservatives in the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK Use each GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK only once and then throw it away To help prevent infection always wash your hands well with soap and water before using the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK 1 Wipe the rubber stopper on the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK with a pad or swab moistened with rubbing alcohol 2 Peel the paper covering from the back of the injection needle Leave both
3. a TERN g 1 Genotropin MiniQuick Growth Hormone Delivery Device containing Genotropin Lyophilized Powder somatropin rDNA origin for injection PHARMACIA Instructions for Use Important Note Please read these instructions completely before using the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK If there is anything you do not understand or cannot do call the toll free number listed at the end of this leaflet If you have any questions about your dose or your treatment with GENOTROPIN call your healthcare provider right away Use this device only for the person for whom it was prescribed GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK is a device used to mix and administer a single dose of GENOTROPIN Lyophilized Powder somatropin rDNA origin for injection Each GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK comes preloaded with a two chamber cartridge of GENOTROPIN GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK is available in ten different dose sizes Be sure you have the dose your doctor prescribed The GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK is disposable after you administer the dose you throw the empty unit away IMPORTANT always throw away the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK properly as directed by your healthcare provider Components This system consists of the delivery device the two chamber cartridge of GENOTROPIN packaged inside it and a separate injection needle The diagram below identifies the different components Inner Needle Two chamber protective cap thread cartridge Liquid Plunger rod CH 9 a ae Needle Guard Outer
4. protective caps inner and outer on the needle screw the needle onto the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK turning it until it stops 3 Hold the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK with the needle pointing up To mix the growth hormone powder with the liquid turn the plunger rod clockwise to the right until it will go no further 4 Donot shake the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK Shaking may inactivate the growth hormone so it will not work Check to make sure the solution is clear indicating that the growth hormone powder is completely dissolved If you see particles or if the solution is discolored do not inject it Instead call the toll free number listed at the end of this leaflet If using the optional reusable Needle Guard to hide the needle go to step 5 If the Needle Guard is not used go to step 6 5 To attach the optional reusable Needle Guard remove the outer protective cap from the needle place the Needle Guard on to the GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK and press gently until the Needle Guard snaps into place 6 Select and disinfect an appropriate injection site as instructed by your healthcare provider If the optional Needle Guard is not used remove the outer and inner protective caps from the needle If the Needle Guard is used remove the inner protective cap from the needle 7 Pinch a fold of skin at the injection site firmly and push the needle straight into the skinfold at a 90 degree angle When using the Needle Guard the retractable
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