Instruct patients to reread the Medication Guide each time the prescription is renewed
17,18 The most common offending drugs include antiepileptics (carbamazepine, phenytoin, lamotrigine, phenobarbital), allopurinol, sulfonamides (sulfasalazine, dapsone, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole), minocycline, vancomycin, and antituberculosis agents (isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide)
If you take other injectable medications, such as insulin, inject the medications at least a few inches away from each other or use different injection sites altogether
A typical injection involves the following steps: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water Remove the pen from the fridge and allow it to reach room temperature Check the medication for clarity and expiration Choose a clean injection site Clean the area with an alcohol swab and allow it to dry Remove the pen cap Place the pen firmly against the skin at a 90-degree angle Press the injection button as instructed Hold the pen in place for several seconds Remove the pen and safely dispose of it Taking your time helps ensure the full dose is delivered correctly
They are not for human use , consumption, or therapeutic applications
With oral GLP-1 options, however, vomiting can be an issue
