GENOTROPIN 36ui
Product introduction
Genotropin
12mg Solution for Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main
form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to
treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of
endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in
adults also.
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.
Uses of Genotropin Solution for Injection
Benefits of Genotropin Solution for Injection
In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
Genotropin
12mg Solution for Injection acts as a replacement for growth hormone,
and helps restore normal growth and development of bones and muscles in
individuals suffering from growth hormone deficiency. It helps children
grow taller and also enables muscle growth in both children as well as
adults. However, it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor and
should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Genotropin Solution for Injection
Most
side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your
body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if
you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Genotropin
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Rash
How to use Genotropin Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Genotropin Solution for Injection works
Genotropin
12mg Solution for Injection has the same structure as natural human
growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It
also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right
proportion.
Safety advice
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Genotropin
12mg Solution for Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown
harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the
benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please
consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Genotropin
12mg Solution for Injection is probably safe to use during
breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not
represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There
is limited information available on the use of Genotropin 12mg Solution
for Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your
doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There
is limited information available on the use of Genotropin 12mg Solution
for Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your
doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
- It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
- Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
- It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
- Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Growth Hormone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Growth Hormone Agonists