
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IM INJECTION
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1. Each patient will receive a supply of AnvirzelTM as determined by his or her condition. 2. Before start of AnvirzelTM Therapy, patient must secure from their physician or pharmacy a supply of syringes for intramuscular injections, as well as bacteriostatic water. The bacteriostatic water is usually sold in 30ml (30cc) To 50ml (50cc) vials. 3. Store the unused vials of AnvirzelTM in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to direct sunlight. 4. To prepare the AnvirzelTM for injection, take a cotton ball or swab and place a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on it. Wipe the top of the vial of both the bacteriostatic water and the AnvirzelTM with the alcohol swab. Insert the needle of a 10ml (10cc) to 12ml (12cc) syringe into the bacteriostatic water vial and draw out 10 ml (10cc) of water. Insert the needle into the vial of AnvirzelTM, and fill with 10ml (10cc) of bacteriostatic water. Shake the vial of AnvirzelTM. It is now ready for use. Discard the 10ml (10cc) to 12ml (12cc) syringe and needle just used to reconstitute the AnvirzelTM. 5. Repeat step four with each vial of AnvirzelTM that you reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Do not reconstitute more than one vial of AnvirzelTM at one time; use its contents completely before preparing another vial. 6. For each patient injection take a new 1ml (1cc) to 3ml (3cc) syringe and withdraw the prescribed amount of reconstituted AnvirzelTM for your condition. 7. Wipe the site of injection with the alcohol swab, then inject into the muscle with a 25-gauge needle. Depending upon the injection site, use a needle with a length sufficient to penetrate muscle tissue, usually 1 inch to 1.5 inches in length. Discard the syringe and needle you just used. 8. Store the reconstituted AnvirzelTM vial (the one you have just filled with bacteriostatic water and received your injection from) in the refrigerator until you have completely used its contents. Also store any unused bacteriostatic water in the refrigerator. (Do not freeze). 9. Some patients have reported discomfort at the site of injection for varying periods of time subsequent to injection. Most patients who have experienced this discomfort have reported that in approximately two weeks, they no longer experience this with their daily injections. If you experience a level of pain at the injection site that concerns you, please contact Cathy Vega at 011-504-235-3941 or email sioffice@saludintegral.hn Cathy can provide directions for the addition of Lidocaine to the injection procedure. 10. The used syringes and needles are considered medical waste and must be disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. 11. It is the duty and responsibility of each patient to continue to be monitored by their attending physician. 12. Patients must continue to provide current medical records for review by the medical advisors to the company. |