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amother
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 Wed, Jan 13 2021, 4:22 pm
I just started giving my son the injections. I am having a lot of trouble drawing up the correct dose.Twice I have ended up with too much extra, meaning I didn’t give the correct dosage.
I am wondering if using the zomajet would be easier for me.
Anyone have experience with the zomajet versus the zomacton injections using an insulin needle?
Thanks!
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amother
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 4:32 pm
I have a kid on growth hormone. Never had that brand though. We always get multi-dose pens to use.
If you are having trouble with the dosing, the doctors office and/or the medication company should have a nurse to show you/teach you how to do it correctly.
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amother
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 5:20 pm
The problem is that I got trained over zoom. I had an additional training after my first mess up but also on zoom. I spoke to my doctor who offered an in office training but when I messed up again tonight I just gave up...
I am supposed to give 17 units and each vial should last for 5 full days and a bit extra for day 6. Tonight, day 7, I had a full dose plus 6 extra units. So I clearly did something wrong. And I checked and rechecked each nights dose. It’s very frustrating to say the least.
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ra_mom
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 5:55 pm
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Switch to the pen option if there is one. It makes things much easier and is very precise.
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amother
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 6:00 pm
| ra_mom wrote: | | Switch to the pen option if there is one. It makes things much easier and is very precise. |
Thanks!
It’s not a needle- we are going to try it though.
Just wondering if anyone has any personal experience with this brand
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amother
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 6:48 pm
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Get the ultra fine needles (the same kind diabetics use) and waste one to practice drawing up water to the exact ml. My kiddo was on GH from ages 2 through 16 so obviously the dosage changed as the child grew. The height was below the bottom 5 percentile line at age w and exactly average height for an adult by 16. Child was given Humatrope.
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amother
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Wed, Jan 13 2021, 6:54 pm
| amother [ Brunette ] wrote: | | Get the ultra fine needles (the same kind diabetics use) and waste one to practice drawing up water to the exact ml. My kiddo was on GH from ages 2 through 16 so obviously the dosage changed as the child grew. The height was below the bottom 5 percentile line at age w and exactly average height for an adult by 16. Child was given Humatrope. |
Oh wow!
Bh I’m glad it worked! Yes we have insulin needles
Practicing on water is a great idea! Thank you!
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