What is somatropin commonly used for?
SOMATROPIN (soe ma TROE pin) is a man-made growth hormone. Growth hormone helps children grow taller and helps adults and children grow muscle. It is used to treat many conditions of low growth hormone levels, growth failure, and short stature.
What is somatropin rDNA?
Nutropin [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] is a human growth hormone (hGH) produced by recombinant DNA technology. Nutropin has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons. The amino acid sequence of the product is identical to that of pituitary-derived hGH.
What labs do you monitor for somatropin?
Lab Test Considerations: Serum inorganic phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone may ↑ with somatropin therapy. Monitor blood glucose periodically during therapy. Diabetic patients may require ↑ insulin dose.
How long does somatropin take to work?
If this medicine is used for weight loss/muscle wasting, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the effects of the drug. Do not use more of this medication than prescribed or use it more often since the risk of side effects will be increased.
What is Somatrope 50 IU?
Somatropin is used to treat growth failure in children and adults who lack natural growth hormone. This includes people with short stature due to Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, short stature at birth with no catch-up growth, and other causes.
How is somatropin given?
Somatropin is injected into a muscle or under the skin. A healthcare provider can teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.
What should my HGH level be?
Random growth hormone (GH) levels in a healthy person range as follows: Men: < 5 ng/mL or < 226 pmol/L. Women: < 10 ng/mL or < 452 pmol/L. Children: 0-20 ng/mL or 0-904 pmol/L.
