About somatropi n
Recombinant human growth hormone
Used for
- Growth hormone deficiency in children and adults
- Growth failure in children with certain conditions
- Short stature associated with Turner syndrome or chronic kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.15–0.3 mg/kg weekly for deficiency, divided into daily injections; specialist-adjusted.
Usual dose in children
Usually 0.16–0.24 mg/kg weekly, divided into daily injections; specialist-adjusted.
Common side effects
- Injection-site reactions
- Joint or muscle pain
- Headache
- Swelling or fluid retention
Important warnings
- May raise blood sugar; monitoring is needed.
- Can increase pressure inside the skull, rarely affecting vision.
- May worsen underactive thyroid or adrenal insufficiency.
- Not for use during active cancer or certain critical illnesses.
Pregnancy
Limited information; use during pregnancy is generally avoided unless a specialist considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether somatropin passes into breast milk; use requires clinical assessment.
Interactions
- Corticosteroids may reduce growth-promoting effects.
- Estrogen taken by mouth may require a higher dose.
- May alter effects of insulin and other diabetes medicines.
- Thyroid replacement doses may need adjustment.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.