About somatrog on
Long-acting human growth hormone
Used for
- Treats growth hormone deficiency in children and adults.
- Treats children born small for gestational age who have not caught up in growth.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.66 mg/kg under the skin once weekly; the prescriber adjusts the dose.
Usual dose in children
Usually 0.66 mg/kg under the skin once weekly; the prescriber adjusts the dose.
Common side effects
- Injection-site reactions
- Headache
- Joint or muscle pain
- Swelling or fluid retention
Important warnings
- May raise blood sugar; monitoring may be needed.
- Can cause increased pressure inside the skull, with severe headache or vision changes.
- May worsen an underactive thyroid or reveal adrenal insufficiency.
- Do not use with active cancer or serious complications after open-heart or abdominal surgery.
Pregnancy
Limited information is available; use during pregnancy requires specialist assessment.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- May reduce the effect of insulin and other diabetes medicines.
- Oral estrogen may affect growth hormone response and dose requirements.
- May alter effects of corticosteroids and medicines metabolized by CYP3A enzymes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.