Patients being treated with Serostim® should be informed of the potential benefits and risks associated with treatment. Patients should be instructed to contact their physician should they experience any side effects or discomfort during treatment with Serostim®.

It is recommended that Serostim® be administered using sterile, disposable syringes and needles. Patients should be thoroughly instructed in the importance of proper disposal and cautioned against any reuse of needles and syringes. An appropriate container for the disposal of used syringes and needles should be employed.

Patients should be instructed to rotate injection sites to avoid localized tissue atrophy.

Never Share a Serostim® Pen or Needle Between Patients

Counsel patients that they should never share Serostim or Serostim injection devices with another person, even if the needle or nozzle is changed. Sharing of Serostim or Serostim injection devices between patients may pose a risk of transmission of infection.

Patients should be informed about the management of common side effects relating tissue turgor, glucose intolerance and musculoskeletal discomfort.

Last reviewed on RxList: 4/16/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.