Genotropin
Genotropin is a growth hormone used to treat growth disorders in children and growth hormone deficiency in adults.
Form
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Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Somatropin
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your individual dose based on your weight or body surface area and your condition.
Method
Inject Genotropin under the skin using a short needle, usually into the thigh or buttocks. Rotate injection sites regularly to prevent thinning of the fat layer. Take the medicine around the same time each day, preferably at bedtime.
Important
For adults, the daily maintenance dose rarely exceeds 1.0 mg; for patients over 60, it rarely exceeds 0.5 mg. Your doctor will advise specific limits for children.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Joint pain
- •Fluid retention (temporary swelling of fingers or ankles)
- •Numbness or tingling sensation
- •Pain or burning sensation in hands or forearms (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- •Stiffness in limbs or muscle pain
- •Temporary redness, itching, or pain at the injection site (in children)
RARE
- •Leukemia (very rarely reported, consult doctor)
- •Increased pressure inside the skull (symptoms like severe headache, vision problems, or vomiting)
- •Numbness or tingling sensation (in children)
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Itchy lumps on the skin
- •Muscle pain (in children)
- •Breast enlargement in boys or men (gynecomastia)
- •Fluid retention (temporary swelling of fingers or ankles, especially at treatment start)
- •Stiffness in limbs (in children)
- •Redness, itching, or pain at the injection site (in adults)
- •Type 2 diabetes
- •Facial swelling
- •Headache
- •Decreased blood cortisol hormone levels
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to somatropin or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have active cancer. Your cancer treatment must be finished before starting Genotropin.
- Inform your doctor if you are severely ill (e.g., after major surgery or due to acute respiratory failure) or need hospital care.
- Do not use for growth promotion if your growth has already stopped (growth plates have closed).
- If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it, your blood sugar will be closely monitored, and your medication doses may need adjustment.
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- Your need for thyroid hormones may change during treatment, or your dose may need adjustment if you are already taking them.
- Tell your doctor about hip or knee pain if you develop a limp during growth hormone treatment.
- Report severe headaches, vision problems, or vomiting to your doctor, as these can be signs of increased pressure in the skull.
- If you develop muscle inflammation near the injection site due to the preservative, your doctor may switch you to a metacresol-free product.
- If your growth hormone deficiency is due to a previous cancer, you will need regular check-ups for cancer recurrence.
- Report severe abdominal pain to your doctor, as it could be a sign of pancreatitis.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
- Patients over 80 years old may be more sensitive to the effects and side effects.