Somatropin Injection

Somatropin injection is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency and other conditions.

Somatropin injection contains Somatropin as an active ingredient.

Somatropin injection works by growing the muscles and bones in the body.

Detailed information related to Somatropin injection's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Somatropin injection Uses

Somatropin injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

·         Growth Hormone Deficiency

Somatropin injection Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Somatropin injection improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:

·         Growing the muscles and bones in the body.

Somatropin injection - Composition and Active Ingredients

Somatropin injection is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

·         Somatropin

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Somatropin injection - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Somatropin injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

·         Puffy Swollen Fingers Or Ankles Or Joint

·         Muscle Pain

·         Temporary Itching

·         Redness At The Site Of Injection

·         Stiffness

·         Numbness In Arms Or Legs

Somatropin injection - Precautions & How to Use

Before using this drug, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

·         Be careful if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines

·         Consult a doctor if you have/are being treated for thyroid problem, diabetes, kidney problems

·         Do consult a doctor if you are about to have, or have had, a major operation

·         Do not drink alcohol

·         Do not use more than the recommended dose

·         Elderly patients