Side effects that may occur and may go away as your body gets used to the medication include: Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, irritation) Warmth or flushing of the face Headache Nausea What serious side effects prompt immediate attention
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Operation involves preparation (remove gray base cap), unlocking (place clear base on skin, turn lock ring), injection technique (press and hold purple injection button for up to 10 seconds until two clicks are heard and gray plunger is visible), and disposal (entire pen with integrated needle disposed of in a sharps container)
Topical antihistamine creams are not recommended for this purpose, as they carry a risk of contact sensitisation and are not supported by UK clinical guidance (BNF
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