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Lanreotide shot given too fast, any side effects?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Oct 5 10:35am | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
No. I am not a Specialist but I have the feeling that your side effect have nothing to do with the speed of the injection.
I have received these injections for more than 8 years. Different nurses. When product was not warm enough, more chances to block and they have to inject again. When given too quick, it burns and that last not too long. Sometimes the site of the injection becomes red, warm and sensible. Sometimes. Nothing. But I feel you had a reaction to the product.
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@spelleti00 Per Ipsen pharmaceutical the manufacturer, my reaction was due to the inaccurate administration of Lanreotide per Ipsen the combination of 1.) drug not at proper temperature (as it is a semi-solid in cold state) 2.) incorrect speed of injection (minimum of 20-30 secs.). The nurse who administered the drug thought she was giving a different product and admitted to completely not following instructions per the 41 page label which Ipsen developed for Lanreotide at 120 mg. It is important to note that Lanreotide is administered sub-q with a 18 gauge needle, thus it advised today to receive the injection in a comfortable position (per individual) and the area measured for proper location and use of a freeze-on product for ease of injection. Kindest regards.