Somatropin

Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone (HGH, hGH) used to treat growth failure in children, growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults, and other related disorders. Some brands of somatropin injection are also used for short bowel syndrome (Zorbtive brand) and HIV-associated wasting ( Serostim brand). Somatropin works by replacing human growth hormone in the body to stimulate growth and improve body weight and metabolism . Somatropin is given as subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections using a pen device, cartridge, or vials. It is usually administered once daily or 6–7 times a week. Brands of somatropin used to treat growth failure by specific causes include Genotropin , Humatrope, Norditropin, Nutropin AQ , Omnitrope , Saizen, Tev-Tropin, and Zomacton. Skytrofa is a once-weekly injection that delivers somatropin by sustained release over a one-week period. Skytrofa is a growth hormone that has been modified with a PEG-based carrier so it lasts longer and can be injected weekly. Skytrofa contains a somatropin prodrug lonapegsomatropin-tcgd .

Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone (HGH, hGH) used to treat growth failure in children, growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults, and other related disorders. Some brands of somatropin injection are also used for short bowel syndrome (Zorbtive brand) and HIV-associated wasting ( Serostim brand). Somatropin works by replacing human growth hormone in the body to stimulate growth and improve body weight and metabolism . Somatropin is given as subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections using a pen device, cartridge, or vials. It is usually administered once daily or 6–7 times a week. Brands of somatropin used to treat growth failure by specific causes include Genotropin , Humatrope, Norditropin, Nutropin AQ , Omnitrope , Saizen, Tev-Tropin, and Zomacton. Skytrofa is a once-weekly injection that delivers somatropin by sustained release over a one-week period. Skytrofa is a growth hormone that has been modified with a PEG-based carrier so it lasts longer and can be injected weekly. Skytrofa contains a somatropin prodrug lonapegsomatropin-tcgd .

You should not use these injections if you are allergic to the active ingredient somatropin, benzyl alcohol, or if you have: a serious illness due to lung failure, or complications from recent surgery, injury, or medical trauma; closed epiphyses; active cancer; eye problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy); or, you are being treated for Prader-Willi syndrome, and you are overweight or have severe breathing problems (including sleep apnea). To make sure somatropin injection is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: cancer (especially during childhood); diabetes; breathing problems, sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep); a pituitary gland disorder; abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis); underactive thyroid; a head injury or brain tumor; or childhood brain cancer and radiation treatment. In some cases, some brands of somatropin should not be used in a child. Certain brands of somatropin contain an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Somatropin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Urticaria, Arthralgia, Edema, Lipoatrophy.

You should not use Genotropin injection if you have cancer, diabetic retinopathy, or if you are being treated for Prader-Willi syndrome and you are overweight or have severe breathing problems. You should not use this medicine if you have a serious illness due to lung failure or complications from recent surgery, injury, or medical trauma.

You should not use Genotropin injection if you have cancer, diabetic retinopathy, or if you are being treated for Prader-Willi syndrome and you are overweight or have severe breathing problems. You should not use this medicine if you have a serious illness due to lung failure or complications from recent surgery, injury, or medical trauma.

0.018 IU/ kg (0.018 (0.018)) As recommended. SC — As a single dose. For the treatment of growth failure or growth hormon deficiency. Maximum dose 0.0375 IU/kg/day. 3.5 to 6 mg (4.8 (4.75)) 24 hourly SC — Doses vary according to body weight.

0.083 to 0.116 IU/kg (0.1 (0.0995)) 4 hourly Subcutaneous — - 0.166 to 0.233 IU/kg (0.2 (0.1995)) 8 hourly Intra Muscular — -

0.083 to 0.116 IU/kg (0.1 (0.0995)) 4 hourly Subcutaneous — - 0.166 to 0.233 IU/kg (0.2 (0.1995)) 8 hourly Intra Muscular — -

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy; insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or a steroid (prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and others). This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Genotropin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.