Sermorelin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Sermorelin is a synthetic peptide used for the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency. It has been investigated as an adjunct to gonadotrophin therapy in the induction of ovulation.
Indications
Sermorelin is primarily indicated in conditions like Termination of pregnancy of 13-24 weeks gestation.
Contraindications
Sermorelin is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sermorelin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Facial flushing, Pain at injection site.
Warnings
Sermorelin should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy; discontinue growth hormone therapy 1-2 weeks before test; untreated hypothyroidism, antithyroid drugs; obesity, hyperglycemia, elevated plasma fatty acids; avoid preparation which affect release of growth hormone (including those affecting release of somatostatin, insulin or glucocorticoids and cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors such as aspirin and indomethacin).
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.2 to 0.3 mcg (0.25 (0.25)) 24 hourly SC — Sermorelin is given as Sermorelin acetate daily at bed time.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sermorelin was found.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.