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Saizen 5Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Merck KGaA
Medicine Composition :  Somatropin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Saizen 5Mg Injection

Saizen 5Mg Injection is meant for hormonal therapy. It is used for hormone related growth deficiency disorders, certain intestinal disorders or HIV –related weight loss, stunted growths. It may also be administered for children with genetic disorder who are unable to attain an increase in their height. You must take proper consultation from the doctor regarding the dosage of the medicine especially if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy any time soon or a breastfeeding mother. You must make the doctor aware of any allergies that you may be having, your medical history if you have suffered from any liver, kidney, lungs or cardiac problems. You must inform the doctor if you are taking any other prescription drugs, or dietary supplements. Saizen 5Mg Injection may react with other drugs and cause health complications, therefore you must make sure you have taken the necessary precautions. The medicine may be injected intravenously or just under the skin according to the needs of the patient. Some common side effects of this medicine may include persistent headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme fatigue, abnormal weight gain, unusually increased thirst, some unexplained pain in the body, numbness of hands and feet or sudden cramps. You may also face serious side effects such as lowering of the rate of heartbeats.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Saizen 5Mg Injection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Saizen 5Mg Injection ?

    • Injection Site Reaction

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Saizen 5Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Saizen 5mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Somatropin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Saizen 5Mg Injection works by binding to growth hormone receptors in target cells and activating the MAPK/ERK pathway. This causes the chondrocytes of cartilage to proliferate causing growth in height. It also activates the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and leads to formation of insulin-like growth factor 1.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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