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Where is Procrit Injected?

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Where is Procrit Injected?

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If the Procrit injection is done subcutaneously, the injection can be made just under the skin of the following body parts: • Outer area of the upper arm • Middle of the front thighs • Stomach (except for a two inch area around the navel) • Outer area of the buttocks The Procrit injection should not be made into skin that is: • Tender Related Topics: • Procrit • Procrit Side Effects • Procrit Warnings • Procrit Lawsuits • Red • Bruised • Hard • Scarred • Stretched Procrit injections should be made into different spots each time. Therefore, it is imperative that patients write down the injection spot into a record book after each Procrit injection. Who can Administer Procrit Injections? Typically, doctors or nurses give their patients Procrit injections. The doctor, however, may decide that the patient or her or his relative should administer the Procrit injection. The doctor will ensure that the patient or relative can properly administer the Procrit injection. The person giving the Pr