What kind of special oral diet may be recommended

Zorbtive [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection]

What to expect before and during treatment

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What kind of special oral diet may be recommended

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You may begin a special oral diet before Zorbtive® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] treatment.

At least two weeks before starting treatment, your oral diet may be checked by your doctor or dietitian and adjusted to prepare you for a possible reduction in parenteral nutrition (PN) use.

The food you may be asked to eat should not be difficult to find.

Let your doctor or dietitian know which foods you like or dislike and they may try to include your preferences.

Your special oral diet
may consist of...

Carbohydrates—about 55-60% of your food each day

Protein—about 20% of your food each day

Fats—about 20-25% of your food each day

Good carbohydrates for you to eat may include rice, potatoes, pasta, cereal and grain products. It may be best to avoid simple sugars, like the sugar in candy.

Good proteins for you to eat may include chicken, fish and turkey.
It may be best to avoid high-fat meats like most beef and pork.

Good fats may include soybean or safflower oil.

Beverages rich in carbohydrate and sodium may be preferred.
It may be best to avoid water, regular soda, and fruit juice.

Your diet may be adjusted during and after treatment with Zorbtive by your doctor or dietitian.

Be sure and talk to your doctor or dietitian before you change your diet.

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What are some possible side effects of treatment
What kind of special oral diet may be recommended
How you may get the most benefit from treatment
When your PN may get reduced
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Zorbtive® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] is indicated for the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in patients receiving specialized nutritional support. Optimal management of SBS may include dietary adjustments, enteral feedings, parenteral nutrition, and fluid and micronutrient supplements, as needed.

Some common side effects of Zorbtive treatment include muscle and joint pain, and fluid retention (swelling).

Zorbtive may also cause serious side effects such as inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), diabetes or
other blood sugar problems, pain, numbness or tingling in the wrist and hand, or increased blood pressure
in the brain. Make sure and talk with your doctor about these side effects.

Do not take Zorbtive if you have any of the following serious medical conditions: open-heart surgery; stomach-area (abdominal) surgery; an accident; breathing problems (respiratory failure); cancer; or, allergy to Zorbtive or other growth hormone medications.

This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare professional.
For additional information about Zorbtive, please read the Zorbtive Patient Information Leaflet
and Zorbtive Full Prescribing Information and talk to your doctor. You can also call SeroCare^SM
toll free at 800-714-2437. Zorbtive is available by prescription only.

This Web site was developed by EMD Serono, Inc. (emdserono.com), makers of Zorbtive, to educate SBS patients
and interested healthcare professionals about this treatment for Short Bowel Syndrome.

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