Genotropin 12mg Powder For Injection
1 Powder For Injection(s) in Pre Filled PenMRP ₹15142.00
₹10599.40
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PFIZER LIMITED
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POWDER FOR INJECTION
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Somatropin(12.0 Mg/Ml) |
| Uses | growth hormone deficiency |
| Therapy | Drugs for acromegaly |
| Side effects | hypersensitivity, diabetic retinopathy, swelling, joint pain, rash, itching |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Open heart surgery
- Acute Respiratory failure
- Upper airway obstruction
- Sleep apnea
- Active cancer
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Children whose growth plate has been fused (Closed Epiphyses)
Side effects
- Tumours
- Glucose intolerance
- Diabetes mellitus
- Increased pressure in the brain
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Damage to the bone plate in the femur bone
- Swelling
- Joint pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Abnormal sensation
- Injection site reaction
- Rash
- Itching
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to somatotropin or any other excipient
- You are having pancreas and kidney dysfunction
- You are have respiratory failure
- You have had a heart attack
- You have diabetes
- You have a thyroid disorder
- You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medication, herbal or nutritional supplements
Directions for Use
- Genotropin injection should be given intravenously as directed by the physician
- Genotropin injection is given in the hospital by a healthcare professional
- Do not try to self-inject
Storage and disposal
- Store Genotropin injection at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46° F) in a refrigerator before its use
- Protect from light
- Do not freeze
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Somatropin can cause inhibition of 11βHSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations.
- Glucocorticoid treatment may weaken the growth-promoting effects of Somatropin in children.
- Somatropin treatment increases cytochrome P450 medicines corticosteroids, sex steroids, anticonvulsants, and cyclosporine.
- Growth hormone may cause a reduction in T4 and an increase in T3
- somatotropin may reduce the release of cortisol
- A small percentage of persons on somatotropin may develop antibodies to Somatotropin and leukaemia.
- Pancreatitis may be seen in patients on Somatotropin
- Somatotropin can cause kidney dysfunction
- Children born small for gestational age or treatment that can explain growth deficiency should be ruled out before treatment.
Other general Interactions
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:GENOTROPIN
Manufacturer Name:PFIZER LIMITED
Address:Pfizer Manufacturing, Belgium Nv Rijksweg 12 2870 Puurs - Belgium
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Genotropin 12 MG/ML Powder For Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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