Nutropin Powder for Injection
Active Ingredients: Somatropin (Recombinant rhGH)
Other Names: Genotropin Cartridge, Genotropin Miniquick Powder for Injection, Genotropin Powder for Injection, Humatrope Cartridge Kit Powder for Injection, Humatrope Powder for Injection, Norditropin Cartridge Solution for Injection, Norditropin Nordiflex Prefilled Pen Solution for Injection, Nutropin AQ Pen Cartridge Solution for Injection, Nutropin AQ Solution for Injection, Nutropin Powder for Injection, Omnitrope Powder for Injection, Omnitrope Solution for Injection, Saizen Click.Easy Cartridge Powder for Injection, Saizen Powder for Injection, Tev-Tropin Powder for Injection, Zorbtive Powder for Injection
Drug Class: Recombinant Growth Hormone Products
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: Yes
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What is/are Nutropin Powder for Injection?
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
How should I use this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What may interact with this medicine?
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Where should I keep this medicine?
What is/are Nutropin Powder for Injection?
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SOMATROPIN 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. This medicine is also used to help adults and children with AIDS, short bowel syndrome, or other medical conditions gain weight.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - cancer
- diabetes
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- recent surgery or trauma
- sleep apnea, loud snoring
- vision problems
- an unusual or allergic reaction to somatropin, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, m-Cresol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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This medicine is for injection under the skin or into a muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
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- cyclosporine
- female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills
- medicines for diabetes
- some medicines for seizures
- steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: - allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- back curves to the side
- breathing problems
- changes in vision
- dark urine
- ear pain or infection
- headache
- lumpy, thinning skin at site where injected
- nausea, vomiting
- pain in hip or knee
- swelling of the feet or hands
- unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):- bone or muscle pain
- hair loss
- pain and swelling at site where injected
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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Visit your doctor for regular check ups. You will need to have important lab work done while you are taking this medicine.
Where should I keep this medicine?
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Keep out of reach of children.
Depending on the brand of this medicine, store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F) or at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Ask your health care professional how to store your medicine. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Last Updated:May 23, 2008 COPYRIGHT© Gold Standard, An Elsevier Company |
