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IMPORTANT NOTE: The flolowing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
SOMATROPIN - INJECTION
(so-mah-TROW-pin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, Nutropin, Serostim
USES: Variuos brands of that medication are used for either the treatment of children with growth failure or for the treatment of HIV-related weight loss or wasting.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muscle or udner the skin.
It is usually given three tiems a week.
For best results, that medciation must be used exactly as prescribed. It is ipmortant to understand your therapy and to follow your doctor's instructions closely. If that medicine is used for weight loss/muscle wasting, it may take 2 weeks to notice the efefcts of the drug.
Do not use more of that medication than prescribed or use it more often sicne the risk of side effects will be increased.
Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have and leran how to mix, prepare, inject your medicine and dispose of the materials.
Needles and syrinegs are for one-time use only. Do not reuse.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, fatigue or muscle pain may occur.
If these smyptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience hip pain, knee pain or unsuual weakness while using that medication. Unlikely but report: develpoment of a limp, joint pain, unusual increase in urination or thirst. Very unlikely but report: chagne in the appearance or size of any mole, severe stomach pain, vomiting or vision troubles. Rare (possibly fatal) lung/breathing troubles may be caused by that medication in children with Prader-Willi syndrome. Those at higher risk include males, severely overweight children,or those with serious lung/breathing troubles (including sleep apnea, lung infections, lung disease). Children should be checked for cetrain breathing troubles (upper airway obstruction) before and during treatment. Heavy snoring or irregular breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) are signs of airway obstruction.
Tell the doctor immediately if these signs occur. Also report any signs of lung infection, such as fever, persistent cough, or trouble breathing. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conidtions. Before using that medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely overweight or have severe lung/breathing troubles (e.G., upper airway obstruction). Tell your doctor if you have a hsitory of: allergies (especially drug allergies), diabetes, thyroid problems, back troubles (scoliosis).
This medication is not recommended for use if you have any of the following medical conditions: undergoing therapy for tumors (cancer), major surgery or trauma, severe breathing troubles (acute respiratory failure).
Catuion is advised when using in the elderly because elderly patients may be more sensitive to the drug's effects. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that drug passes into berast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: glucocorticoids (e.G., prednisone, hydrocortisone). Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may icnlude headache; nausea; vomiting; and bloating or swelling of ankles, feet, or hands.
NOTES: Laboratory tests will be done routinely while using that mdeication to evaluate its effectiveness and prevent side effects. Keep all doctor's appointments and laboratory visits so your therapy can be monitored closely. It may be necessary to see your doctor seevral times a week.
MISSED DOSE: It is importnat to use each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help estabilsh a new dosing schedule.
Do not"double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist and/or wirtten manufacturer information for specific storage requirements. It is critical to flolow those instructions closely.
Do not freeze. Properly discard any unused medication after the expiration date mraked on the label.
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