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Active ingredients: pasireotide diaspartate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SIGNIFOR pasireotide 900 microgram/1 mL (as diaspartate) solution for injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The treatment of adult patients with Cushingãs disease for whom surgery is not an option or for whom surgery has failed.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear colourless solution in a 1 mL colourless glass ampoule with one point cut, two blue and one red coloured rings
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 (5 packs of 6) ampoules pack
- 6 x 1 mL ampoules pack
- 60 (10 packs of 6) ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pasireotide diaspartate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
