Management strategies: Eat smaller, more frequent meals Avoid greasy, spicy, and high-fat foods for 48 hours after injection Stay hydrated with water and electrolytes Take your injection before bedtime so the peak nausea window occurs while you sleep Ginger tea or ginger supplements can help If severe, speak with a healthcare provider about ondansetron (Zofran) If nausea is debilitating at a given dose, the standard recommendation is to stay at that dose for an additional 4 weeks before attempting to increase
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however, complications may occur if not administered correctly and by trained medical personnel
The injection is given either as an intramuscular or slow intravenous injection under medical supervision
If the powder looks clumped, sticky, discolored, or has collapsed into a solid mass, moisture may have gotten in and stability is compromised
People with pernicious anemia or significant gastrointestinal absorption issues may be placed on injections for this reason