Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection
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Product introduction
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in adults also.
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.
Uses of Genotropin Solution for Injection
Benefits of Genotropin Solution for Injection
In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection acts as a replacement for growth hormone, and helps restore normal growth and development of bones and muscles in individuals suffering from growth hormone deficiency. It helps children grow taller and also enables muscle growth in both children as well as adults. However, it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Genotropin Solution for Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Genotropin
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Rash
How to use Genotropin Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Genotropin Solution for Injection works
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right proportion.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
- It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
- Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
- It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
- Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Growth Hormone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Growth Hormone Agonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Genotropin Solution for Injection for?
Others
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Bleeding esop*
10%
*Bleeding esophageal varices
How much was the improvement?
Poor
48%
Average
27%
Excellent
24%
What were the side-effects while using Genotropin 12mg Solution for Injection?
No Side Effec*
38%
Rash
25%
Upset stomach
25%
Headache
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Genotropin Solution for Injection?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
50%
*With or without food
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Country of origin: India
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