EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ

Overview

EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ is a Schedule H drug.

EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ is composed of: SOMATROPIN (4.0 IU)

Somatropin is a form of human growth hormone important for the growth of bones and muscles.
Somatropin is used to treat growth failure in children and adults who lack natural growth hormone. This includes people with short stature due to Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, short stature at birth with no catch-up growth, and other causes.
Somatropin is also used in adults to treat short bowel syndrome or to prevent severe weight loss related to AIDS.

Usage

SOMATROPIN is generally used to treat: Noonan Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Short Stature, Short Bowel Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hormone problems, sugar, eye problems caused by diabetes, under active thyroid, cancer, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may develop with increased risk of severe lung or breathing problem; if it is so consult with your doctor immediately. Monitor blood sugar levels and thyroid function regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SOMATROPIN over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Nausea

Common Side-Effects

SOMATROPIN : Edema, Scoliosis, Pancreatitis, Easy Bruising, Body Itching, Fatigue (tiredness)

Disease Interactions

SOMATROPIN can interfere with: Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Skin Cancer, Sepsis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypothyroidism, Turner Syndrome, Papilledema, Scoliosis

Technical Classification

SOMATROPIN is categorized as: GROWTH HORMONES / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ

INR 1619.05 for 1 INJECTION

SOMATROPIN 4.0 IU

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

SAIZEN 5MG INJ	INR 3440 for 1 INJECTION	SOMATROPIN 5.0 MG
SOMATROPIN		SOMATROPIN
ZOMACTON 12IU INJ	INR 3260 for 1 INJECTION	SOMATROPIN 12.0 IU