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Unwanted effects could be mild to severe, depending on the dosage
If a patient receives two different drugs by separate injection on the same date, two units may be billed, but modifier 59 (or XS for Medicare) is required on the second unit to prevent a duplicate-service denial
Side effects can include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), headache, flushing, dizziness, and nausea
In the U.S., state medical boards could similarly sanction physicians for gross deviations from standard care if a complaint is filed
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