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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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…
- Fill your prescription
- Deal with insurance
- Get information about your treatment
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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.
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