Medication
Increlex® (Mecasermin)
A one-page care plan for patients taking Increlex® (Mecasermin), covering Purpose & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose & Protection
- I know this medicine helps children with severe IGF-1 deficiency grow
- I understand it replaces IGF-1, a natural hormone that helps bones and tissues grow
- I know my growth, height, weight, and IGF-1 plan will be checked during treatment
- I understand this medicine can cause very low blood sugar, so meals and dose timing are important
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Increlex® (Mecasermin) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.