Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using pasireotide.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Pasireotide is injected under the skin or into a muscle. A healthcare provider can teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Signifor LAR is injected into a muscle once every 4 weeks. A healthcare provider will give you this type of pasireotide injection.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Your care provider will show you where on your body to inject pasireotide. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row. Avoid skin that is red or irritated.
Pasireotide can raise your blood sugar, and you may develop diabetes or pre-diabetes. Your blood sugar will need to be tested before and during your treatment with pasireotide. You may need to start using diabetes medication, or adjust the dose of medication you already use. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
Store Signifor at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away an ampule after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
If you store Signifor LAR at home, keep it in the original carton in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take the medicine out of the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature for 30 minutes before injecting your dose. Do not leave the medicine out for longer than 24 hours.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.