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* '''LA''' refers to a '''Long Acting''' type of medication.
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* '''Note''':
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1. The safest way to switch to a long acting formulation, is first to switch to an oral formulation of the drug and after reaching a steady state switch to the depot.
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2. With a direct switch to a depot it is advisable to administer a low testdose in order to exclude adverse reactions.

Latest revision as of 10:55, 28 January 2013

  • Note:

1. The safest way to switch to a long acting formulation, is first to switch to an oral formulation of the drug and after reaching a steady state switch to the depot.

2. With a direct switch to a depot it is advisable to administer a low testdose in order to exclude adverse reactions.