Saizen is used for:
Treating certain children or adults when the body does not produce enough growth hormone. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Saizen is a growth hormone that produces effects that are identical to the body's naturally occurring growth hormone. It affects the growth of bones, muscles, internal organs, and other tissues of the body.
Use Saizen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Saizen is sometimes used at home as an injection. Before you use Saizen , a health care provider will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may have about Saizen or giving injections.
If you are using Saizen at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider. If the medicine contains particles, is discolored, or if the vial/container is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Always change the location where you inject Saizen .
Do not shake Saizen . Swirl the vial gently to mix it.
If you miss a dose of Saizen , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Saizen
Saizen may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity.
Never reuse needles and syringes. Follow your health care provider's instructions for proper disposal of needles and syringes. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist to explain local regulations for selecting an appropriate container and properly disposing of the container when it is full.
Saizen may contain benzyl alcohol. Tell your doctor if you have ever had sensitivity or an allergic reaction to benzyl alcohol.
Diabetes patients - Saizen may affect your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting your diabetes medicine or changing your diet.
Lab tests, including blood electrolytes, thyroid function, and eye exams, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Saizen with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Rare, sometimes fatal, lung and breathing problems may be caused by Saizen in CHILDREN with Prader-Willi syndrome. Those at higher risk include males, severely overweight children, or children with existing serious lung or breathing problems. Children should be checked for certain breathing problems before and during treatment. If your child develops a limp or complains of hip or knee pain during treatment with Saizen , contact your doctor immediately. Tell your doctor immediately if your child becomes very sick or is hospitalized while using Saizen . Saizen may need to be stopped.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss the benefits and risks of using Saizen during pregnancy with your doctor. It is unknown if Saizen is excreted in breast milk. If you plan to breast-feed while you are using Saizen , talk with your doctor about the risks to your baby.
Store unmixed medicine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat and light. After mixing, store Saizen according to the product label. Contact your pharmacist if you have questions about the proper storage of Saizen . Keep Saizen , as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets
If you have any questions about Saizen , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Saizen is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Treating certain children or adults when the body does not produce enough growth hormone. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Saizen is a growth hormone that produces effects that are identical to the body's naturally occurring growth hormone. It affects the growth of bones, muscles, internal organs, and other tissues of the body.
Use Saizen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Saizen is sometimes used at home as an injection. Before you use Saizen , a health care provider will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may have about Saizen or giving injections.
If you are using Saizen at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider. If the medicine contains particles, is discolored, or if the vial/container is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Always change the location where you inject Saizen .
Do not shake Saizen . Swirl the vial gently to mix it.
If you miss a dose of Saizen , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Saizen
Saizen may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity.
Never reuse needles and syringes. Follow your health care provider's instructions for proper disposal of needles and syringes. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist to explain local regulations for selecting an appropriate container and properly disposing of the container when it is full.
Saizen may contain benzyl alcohol. Tell your doctor if you have ever had sensitivity or an allergic reaction to benzyl alcohol.
Diabetes patients - Saizen may affect your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting your diabetes medicine or changing your diet.
Lab tests, including blood electrolytes, thyroid function, and eye exams, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Saizen with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Rare, sometimes fatal, lung and breathing problems may be caused by Saizen in CHILDREN with Prader-Willi syndrome. Those at higher risk include males, severely overweight children, or children with existing serious lung or breathing problems. Children should be checked for certain breathing problems before and during treatment. If your child develops a limp or complains of hip or knee pain during treatment with Saizen , contact your doctor immediately. Tell your doctor immediately if your child becomes very sick or is hospitalized while using Saizen . Saizen may need to be stopped.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss the benefits and risks of using Saizen during pregnancy with your doctor. It is unknown if Saizen is excreted in breast milk. If you plan to breast-feed while you are using Saizen , talk with your doctor about the risks to your baby.
Store unmixed medicine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat and light. After mixing, store Saizen according to the product label. Contact your pharmacist if you have questions about the proper storage of Saizen . Keep Saizen , as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets
If you have any questions about Saizen , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Saizen is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
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