Somatropin



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  • Contains / Salt: Somatropin


Somatropin Information



Somatropin Benefits & Uses

Somatropin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Somatropin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.04 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: 0.04 mg/kg weekly divided into 6 or 7 equal daily injections. Increase dose, as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.03 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Somatropin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Somatropin safe for pregnant women?


    The effects of Somatropin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Somatropin safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Somatropin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Somatropin on the Kidneys?


    Somatropin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Somatropin on the Liver?


    Side effects of Somatropin rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Somatropin on the Heart?


    Somatropin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Somatropin with Other Drugs

Somatropin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Somatropin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Somatropin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Somatropin

  • Is this Somatropin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Somatropin has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Somatropin as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Somatropin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Somatropin for mental disorders.

    No

Somatropin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Somatropin


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Somatropin and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Somatropin


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Somatropin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norditropin® (somatropin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 237



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