Why SBS may need specialized treatment

Zorbtive [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection]

What defines SBS

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Zorbtive is the latest treatment advance

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Why SBS may need specialized treatment

My goal is to spend the least amount of time possible worrying about my health condition.

“My goal is to spend the most amount of time possible doing what I like to do.”

The first signs that your small intestine can no longer absorb enough fluids and nutrients may include regular diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, tiredness, and muscle weakness.

As the condition of Short Bowel Syndrome continues, more serious health problems may develop, including hair loss, muscle loss, dry and flaky skin, and poor wound healing.

Finally, SBS may become life-threatening, because your body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients to continue all of its important functions.

SBS is not a condition to take lightly.

But SBS can be treated effectively.

Zorbtive® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may be part of your SBS treatment if you and your doctor, together, decide that it should be.

Zorbtive is the first and only drug treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of people with SBS who are receiving specialized nutritional support.

What defines SBS
Why SBS may need specialized treatment
Living with parenteral nutrition
Zorbtive is the latest treatment advance
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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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