Somatropin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Somatropin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Somatropin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Somatropin

Pronunciation : SOH mah troe pin

Therapeutic Classification : Growth Hormone

Brand Names or Trade Names of Somatropin

India :

Norditropin Nordilet (5mg/1.5mL) | Norditropin Nordilet (15mg/1.5mg) | Norditropin Nordilet (10mg/1.5mL)

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International :

Accretropin, Genotropin, Humatropeeli, Humatrope, Norditropin , Nutropin .

Why is Somatropin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic human growth hormone, prescribed for growth hormone deficiency and turner syndrome. It works by stimulating growth in patients who do not make enough natural growth hormone.

When should Somatropin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with cancer, premature epiphyseal closure, Prader-Willi syndrome (genetic disorder), obesity, breathing problem, diabetic retinopathy, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Somatropin?

SC- Growth hormone deficiency- Initial: 6 mcg/kg/day. May increase dose gradually. Max: 12.5 mcg/kg/day.
Turners syndrome: 0.14 IU/kg body weight / day.

How should Somatropin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Somatropin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hormone problems, sugar, eye problems caused by diabetes, under active thyroid, cancer, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may develop with increased risk of severe lung or breathing problem; if it is so consult with your doctor immediately.

• Monitor blood sugar levels and thyroid function regularly while taking this medication.