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Your doctor or other healthcare provider will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. It should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, your doctor will test you for the presence of an acute porphyria attack. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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