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Description
| Contains | Somatropin (12.0 Mg/Ml) |
| Uses | growth hormone deficiency |
| Side effects | hypersensitivity, diabetic retinopathy, swelling, joint pain, rash, itching |
| Therapy | DRUGS FOR ACROMEGALY |
Genotropin 12 MG/ML Description
Genotropin injection contains somatotropin, a copy of the human growth hormone used to treat growth disorders. The hormone is created using recombinant DNA technology and used to treat growth failure
caused due to deficiency of growth hormones like short height due to turner’s syndrome and Noonan syndrome.
Uses of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
contraindications
Contraindications of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Hypersensitivity
Open heart surgery
Acute Respiratory failure
Upper airway obstruction
Sleep apnea
Active cancer
Diabetic retinopathy
Children whose growth plate has been fused (Closed Epiphyses)
sideEffects
Side effects of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Tumours
Glucose intolerance
Diabetes mellitus
Increased pressure in the brain
Diabetic retinopathy
Damage to the bone plate in the femur bone
Swelling
Joint pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abnormal sensation
Injection site reaction
Rash
Itching
precautionsAndWarnings
Precautions and Warnings of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
pregnancyPregnancy
Q:Can I take a Genotropin injection during pregnancy?
A:As no clinical studies are available on Genotropin injection use during pregnancy, genotropin injection should be avoided.
breastfeedingBreast Feeding
Q:Can I take a Genotropin injection while breastfeeding?
A:Genotropin injection should not be taken during breastfeeding as its safety has not been established.
drivingDriving
Q:Can I drive if I have consumed a Genotropin injection?
A:Somatotropin does not affect driving abilities.
alcoholAlcohol
Q:Can I consume alcohol with Genotropin injection?
A:The interaction of somatotropin and alcohol is unknown
otherGeneralWarningsOther General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
You are allergic to somatotropin or any other excipient
You are having pancreas and kidney dysfunction
You are have respiratory failure
You have had a heart attack
You have diabetes
You have a thyroid disorder
You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medication, herbal or nutritional supplements
modeOfAction
Mode of Action of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
How Does It Work?
Somatotropin stimulates the growth factors in the body. These growth factors help in protein synthesis, which leads to growth in the cells, tissues, organs, skeletal muscles, metabolism of carbohydrat…
directionsForUse
Directions for Use of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Genotropin injection should be given intravenously as directed by the physician
Genotropin injection is given in the hospital by a healthcare professional
Do not try to self-inject
interactions
Interactions of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Interactions with other medicines
Somatropin can cause inhibition of 11βHSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.
Glucocorticoid treatment may weaken the growth-promoting effects of Somatropin in children.
Somatropin treatment increases cytochrome P450 medicines corticosteroids, sex steroids, anticonvulsants, and cyclosporine.
Growth hormone may cause a reduction in T4 and an increase in T3
somatotropin may reduce the release of cortisol
A small percentage of persons on somatotropin may develop antibodies to Somatotropin and leukaemia.
Pancreatitis may be seen in patients on Somatotropin
Somatotropin can cause kidney dysfunction
Children born small for gestational age or treatment that can explain growth deficiency should be ruled out before treatment.
Other general Interactions
Women on somatotropin treatment may require larger doses of somatotropin for favorable results Patients with diabetes mellitus requiring drug therapy,may require adjustment with insulin/diabetic medi…
storageAndDisposal
Storage and disposal of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Store Genotropin injection at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46° F) in a refrigerator before its use
Protect from light
Do not freeze
dosage
Dosage of Genotropin 12 MG/ML
Overdose
As Genotropin injection is given to you by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely to get an overdose of this injection. If you experience dizziness or nausea immediately after taking the injection, seek he…
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
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