Somatropin

Somatropin 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. Somatropin 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.

• Pituitary Dwarfism

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Somatropin as ingredient

• Eutropin 4Iu Injection

  LG Lifesciences

• Saizen 5Mg Injection

  Merck KGaA

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.

Somatropin 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.