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7. Changes in mood and behavior.During treatment with H.P. Acthar Gel your child may be irritable, have rapid changes in his or her mood, be depressed, have other changes in his or her behavior, or have trouble sleeping.
Tell your doctor if your child has any of the side effects or symptoms listed above.
What is H.P. ACTHAR GEL?
H.P. Acthar Gel is a prescription medicine that is used to treat infantile spasms in infants and children under 2 years of age.
What should I tell my doctor before my child takes H.P. ACTHAR GEL?
Before your child takes H.P. Acthar Gel, read the section above “What is the most important information I should know about H.P. Acthar Gel?” and tell your doctor if your child has:
an infection
Diabetes
heart problems
kidney problems
stomach or intestinal problems
thyroid problems
liver problems
neuromuscular problems
convulstions or seizuers
had exposure to someone with Tuberculosis (TB)
a previous allergic reaction such as hives, itching or trouble breathing, to H.P. Acthar Gel or pork products
had recent surgery
had a recent vaccination or is scheduled to receive a vaccination
a family member who is receiving vaccinations
Tell your doctor about all the medicines your child takes, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Do not start giving a new medicine to your child without first speaking to your doctor.
How should I give H.P. Acthar Gel to my child? H.P. Acthar Gel is given as an injection into the muscle. Do not inject it under the skin, into a vein, or give it to your child by mouth.
Inject H.P. Acthar Gel exactly as your doctor tells you. Your doctor will tell you where to give the injection, how much to give, how often and when to give it to your child.
Do not use H.P. Acthar Gel until your doctor has taught you how to give the injection to your child.
To give H.P. Acthar Gel:
Take the bottle from the refrigerator. Do not open the bottle or pry the cap (rubber stopper) off.
Warm the contents by rolling the bottle between your hands for a few minutes.
Wash your hands
Prepare the skin where you are going to give the injection by wiping it with a new sterile alcohol wipe. Before giving the injection, look at the site prepared for the injection and make sure that it no longer looks wet. A wet site can cause burning.
Wipe the top of the vial rubber stopper with a new sterile alcohol wipe.
Use a new sterile needle and syringe to draw up the amount of H.P. Acthar Gel the doctor has told you to use.
Give the injection the way the doctor has instructed you.
Return the bottle to the refrigerator as soon as possible.
Keep all of your child’s follow-up appointments with your doctor
It is important for you to tell your doctor if your child’s spasms continue or change in any way during treatment or after treatment has stopped so that they can monitor your child’s progress.
Infantile Spasms sometimes hides (masks) other seizures your child or infant may have. Once treated with H.P. Acthar Gel, the Infantile Spasms symptoms may disappear. This may allow the other seizures to become visible for the first time. Tell your child’s doctor right away if you see a change in your child’s seizures/spasms.
What are the possible side effects of H.P. Acthar Gel?
H.P Acthar Gel can cause serious side effects.
See “What is the most important information I should know about H.P. Acthar Gel.”
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