Genotropin (somatropin) is a brand-name prescription injection containing synthetic human growth hormone. It treats growth failure in children with growth hormone deficiency, Prader-Willi syndrome, or Turner syndrome, as well as growth hormone deficiency in adults.
- Pediatric patients: Treats growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency, small for gestational age, idiopathic short stature, and specific genetic syndromes.
- Adult patients: Replaces deficient growth hormone in adult-onset or childhood-onset deficiency.
- Given as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous), usually in the thigh, abdomen, or buttocks.
- Administered using delivery tools like the Genotropin Pen or disposable Genotropin MiniQuick syringes.
- Dosing is weight-based or individualized and monitored regularly by a doctor
- Do not use if: You have active cancer, closed bone growth plates, severe diabetic eye disease, or acute critical illness from surgery or trauma.
- Side effects: Can cause high blood sugar, joint or bone pain, swelling, or skin changes at the injection site.
Genotropin (somatropin) is a brand-name prescription injection containing synthetic human growth hormone. It treats growth failure in children with growth hormone deficiency, Prader-Willi syndrome, or Turner syndrome, as well as growth hormone deficiency in adults.




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