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Overview
SAIZEN 5MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.SAIZEN 5MG INJ is composed of: SOMATROPIN (5.0 MG)
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 SyndromeFrequently 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 SAIZEN 5MG INJ and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
SOMATROPIN over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), NauseaCommon 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, ScoliosisTechnical Classification
SOMATROPIN is categorized as: GROWTH HORMONES / HORMONESAvailable Alternatives for SAIZEN 5MG INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
SAIZEN 5MG INJ | INR 3440 for 1 INJECTION | SOMATROPIN 5.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
EUTROPIN 4 IU INJ | INR 1619.05 for 1 INJECTION | SOMATROPIN 4.0 IU |
SOMATROPIN | SOMATROPIN | |
ZOMACTON 12IU INJ | INR 3260 for 1 INJECTION | SOMATROPIN 12.0 IU |