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Somatropin
Latest prescription information about Somatropin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Somatropin
Pronunciation : SOH mah troe pin
Therapeutic Classification : growth hormone
Trade Name(s):
India- Lg Eurotropin, Nordilet, Saizen. International- Accretropin, Genotropin, Humatropeeli, Humatrope, Norditropin , Nutropin . This medication is a synthetic human growth hormone, prescribed for growth hormone deficiency and turner syndrome. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : SC- Growth hormone deficiency- Initial: 6 mcg/kg/day. May increase dose gradually. Max: 12.5 mcg/kg/day. Turners syndrome: 0.14 IU/kg body weight / day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hormone problems, sugar, eye problems caused by diabetes, under active thyroid, cancer, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may develop with increased risk of severe lung or breathing problem; if it is so consult with your doctor immediately. * Monitor blood sugar levels and thyroid function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Bruising, redness, bleeding, fluid retention, pain, itching,, rash, swelling, nausea, headache, fatigue and scoliosis. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2 to 8° C). After reconstitution, the product is stable for 14 days refrigerated or for 24 hours at room temperature. |
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