Somatropin
Humatrope is a brand-name form of recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) used to treat growth disorders in children and growth hormone deficiency in adults. It works by replacing or supplementing the natural growth hormone that the body may not produce in sufficient quantities.
Humatrope is a synthetic growth hormone used to treat growth disorders in children and hormone deficiency in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 197123
- Generic
- Humatrope
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Humatrope is used to treat growth failure in children due to growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and short stature born small for gestational age. It is also prescribed for adult growth hormone deficiency and short bowel syndrome in adults.
Humatrope contains recombinant human growth hormone that mimics the action of naturally occurring growth hormone. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration by binding to specific receptors in target tissues.
Humatrope is administered by subcutaneous injection. Common side effects may include injection site reactions, headache, and muscle or joint pain. It requires a prescription and should be used under medical supervision. Patients should be monitored regularly for side effects and treatment response. Contraindications include active malignancy, diabetic retinopathy, and hypersensitivity to any component.
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