Growth Hormones

Product Details:

Genotropin (somatropin [rDNA origin]) for Injection is a form of human growth hormone used to treat:

• growth failure in children and adults who lack natural growth hormone, and
• in those with chronic kidney failure,
• Noonan syndrome,
• Turner syndrome,
• short stature at birth with no catch-up growth,
• and other causes

Genotropin is also used to:

• prevent severe weight loss in people with AIDS, or
• to treat short bowel syndrome

What Are Side Effects for Genotropin?

Common side effects of Genotropin include:

• headache,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• fatigue,
• tired feeling,
• muscle pain,
• pain in your arms or legs,
• joint stiffness or pain,
• weakness,
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat), or
• injection site reactions (redness, soreness, swelling, rash, itching, pain, or bruising).

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Genotropin including:

• development of a limp,
• persistent fatigue,
• unusual or unexplained weight gain,
• persistent cold intolerance,
• persistent slow heartbeat,
• fast heartbeat,
• ear pain or itching,
• hearing problems,
• joint/hip/knee pain,
• numbness or tingling,
• unusual increase in thirst or urination,
• swelling hands/ankles/feet,
• change in the appearance or size of any mole,
• persistent nausea or vomiting, or
• severe stomach or abdominal pain.

Dosage for Genotropin

Dosage and administration schedule for Genotropin is individualized based on the growth response of each patient. Dose is determined by the patient's weight and is given as an intravenous injection

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Genotropin?

Genotropin may interact with:

• insulin or take oral diabetes medicine,
• steroids,
• seizure medication,
• birth control pills,
• anabolic steroids, or
• hormone replacement medications for men or women

Other drugs may interact with Genotropin. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.

Genotropin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Genotropin should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Genotropin (somatropin [rDNA origin]) for Injection Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Product Details:

Eutropin 4IU Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in adults also.

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