Somatropin Stimulates Linear Growth (Height), Tissue Growth, and Lipid, Protein, Carbohydrate, And Mineral Metabolism

                                                                        Somatropin

Somatropin is a recombinant human growth hormone that is used to treat growth hormone deficit in both children and adults, as well as Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Chronic Renal Insufficiency (chronic kidney disease), and other conditions. Somatropin promotes linear growth (height), tissue growth, and the metabolism of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals. Somatropin is a recombinant human growth hormone used to treat growth hormone deficiencies in children and adults, as well as Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Chronic Renal Insufficiency (chronic kidney disease), and other disorders. Somatropin stimulates linear growth (height), tissue growth, and lipid, protein, carbohydrate, and mineral metabolism.

Somatropin injection is available as a solution (liquid) in prefilled dosage pens and cartridges, as well as a powder in vials and cartridges that must be combined with liquid before being injected subcutaneously (under the skin). Adults are frequently given a somatropin injection once a day to replenish growth hormone. Somatropin injections are often given once daily on 3 to 7 days per week to replace or enhance growth hormone in youngsters. Somatropin injection (Serostim) is commonly given once daily or every other day to patients with HIV-associated wasting syndrome to enhance body weight and physical endurance. Somatropin injection (Zorbtive) is typically administered once day to treat short bowel syndrome. 4 weeks. On each scheduled day, inject somatropin around the same time. Follow the instructions on your prescription label exactly, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any parts you don't understand. Somatropin injection should be administered exactly as indicated. Do not use more or less of it, or take it more frequently than your doctor has prescribed.

Your initial dose of somatropin injection may be administered at your doctor's office, or your doctor may authorise you or a caregiver to administer the injections at home. Before administering somatropin injections for the first time, you or the person administering them should read the manufacturer's information for the patient that comes with it. These instructions explain how to inject somatropin. Make certain that you understand these instructions. If you have any questions regarding how or where to inject the medication, or how to dispose of used needles and syringes after you inject the drug, see your healthcare professional.

what additional prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are now taking or intend to take Make sure you include any of the following: corticosteroids such as cortisone acetate, dexamethasone (Hemady), fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone (Alkindi Sprinkle, Cortef), and prednisone (Rayos); diabetic insulin and oral medicines; and estrogen-containing drugs (including birth control pills). Your doctor may need to adjust the doses of your drugs or closely monitor you for side effects. Many other medications may interact with somatropin, so be sure to tell your doctor about anything you're taking, even if it's not on this list.