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How to Use

Buserelin comes with patient directions. Read these instructions carefully .

For diseaseds using the injection form of this drug:

• Use the syringes provided in the kit. Other syringes may not provide the correct dose. These disposable syringes and needles are already sterilized and designed to be using one time only and then discarded. If you have any questions about the use of disposable syringes, check with your health care professional.
• After use, dispose of the syringes and needles in a safe manner. If a special container is not provided, ask your health care professional about the best way to dispose of syringes and needles.

For diseaseds using the nasal solution form of this drug:

• Use the nebulizer - spray pump provided. Directions about how to use it are included. If you have any questions about the use of the nebulizer, check with your health care professional.

Use this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not use more or less of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. The exact amount of drug you need has been carefully worked out. Using too much may increase the risk of side effects, while using too little may not improve your condition.

Buserelin sometimes causes unwanted effects such as hot flashes or decreased sexual ability. It may also cause a temporary increase in pain, trouble in urinating, or weakness in your legs when you begin to use it. However, it is very important that you continue to use the drug, even after you begin to feel better Do not stop using this drug without first checking with your family doctor .

Dosage

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using buserelin .

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  • For nasal dosage forms:
    • Adults: 200 micrograms - mcg - 2 sprays into each nostril every eight hours.
  • For injection dosage forms:
    • Adults: In the beginning, 500 mcg - 0.5 milligrams "mg " injected under the skin every eight hours. After a time, your family doctor may lower your dose to 200 mcg - 0.2 mg once a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Dispose of using syringes properly in the container provided. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.