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A guide for patients, families and carers...
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Our dedicated and highly experienced D-mine Care nurse ® advisers are here to help you during your apomorphine journey with EVER Pharma. Our service is available to all people in the UK on Dacepton (apomorphine hydrochloride) and is free of ®...
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USING YOUR D- MINE ® The D-mine Care Pen has been designed to be easy to use and ® we will take you through everything you will need to do to use your Pen. Let’s show you what your Pen looks like: Dacepton cartridge ®...
BEFORE YOU START At this stage you may feel a little overwhelmed by the idea of having to inject yourself and we want you to know that together with your healthcare professional we will help you get used to your D-mine Care Pen.
CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE ATTACHING THE PEN NEEDLE Remove the Pen cap. Pull off the peel foil. Twist the cartridge sleeve Push on and twist the Pen until you hear a click. Remove needle onto the cartridge empty cartridge if necessary. sleeve.
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PRIMING AND FUNCTION CHECK INJECTING Dial the test dose forward by Press and hold the push-button fully down during the turning the dosage wheel. medication discharge. Check the dose by looking at the display, so that the After the medication has been symbol is clearly displayed.
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CARING FOR YOUR SKIN RESPONSE TEST DETAILS Response Test Date: Medications that are administered under the skin Pen Response Test Dose: may cause skin reactions leading to redness, BP Lying: mmHg tenderness, itching and the development of nodules (hardening of the skin at the injection BP Standing: mmHg site).
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FAQS FAQS or if you have questions regarding any of this information. How do I get hold of my medication? Can I travel with my Pen? There are different options available to get hold of your Dacepton ® Parkinson’s should not prevent you from doing the things you love.
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FAQS What if I go to hospital? NOTES • If it happens that you need to go to hospital, it is important that you take this information leaflet with you. You will need to explain to the healthcare professionals that you have Parkinson’s and that this injection provides treatment for your Parkinson’s.
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Dacepton journey. ® Dacepton and D-mine are registered trademarks of EVER Pharma. BD Mirco-Fine is a registered ® ® ™ trademark of Beckton Dickinson. EVP-114.03 Date of preparation: September 2021...
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