Review the side-effects of Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Decreased blood sugar, allergic reactions, stroke, tonsils growth.
General - Lump under the skin, bruising.
Infection - Ear infection.
Respiratory - Snoring.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness and convulsions.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting.
ENT - Hearing sensitivity, fluid in middle ear, ear pain, abnormal tumor in the middle ear.
Heart - Heart murmur.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in extremity.
Blood - Thymus hypertrophy.
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Skin-Hair loss.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Decreased blood sugar, allergic reactions, stroke, tonsils growth.
General - Lump under the skin, bruising.
Infection - Ear infection.
Respiratory - Snoring.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness and convulsions.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting.
ENT - Hearing sensitivity, fluid in middle ear, ear pain, abnormal tumor in the middle ear.
Heart - Heart murmur.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in extremity.
Blood - Thymus hypertrophy.
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Skin-Hair loss.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection
Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection(Increlex) generic is recombinant human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I), prescribed for growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency, and growth hormone (GH) gene deletion who have developed neutralizing antibodies to GH.Brand Names or Trade Names of Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection
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Increlex
