Somatropin
Zomacton is a brand-name medication containing somatropin, a recombinant human growth hormone (hGH) that mimics the natural growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It is prescribed to children and adults with growth hormone deficiency or related conditions affecting growth and development. The medication is administered via subcutaneous injection.
Zomacton is a synthetic growth hormone used to treat growth disorders in children and adults with growth hormone deficiency or related conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1648156
- Generic
- Zomacton
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Zomacton is used to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and adults, Turner syndrome in girls, chronic renal insufficiency, small for gestational age (SGA), Prader-Willi syndrome, and SHOX gene deficiency. It promotes growth and development in patients with these conditions.
Zomacton contains somatropin, a recombinant human growth hormone that binds to growth hormone receptors in tissues throughout the body. It stimulates growth by promoting protein synthesis, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration, helping to increase height and body composition in patients with growth hormone deficiency.
Zomacton is administered by subcutaneous injection and should only be used under medical supervision. Common side effects may include injection site reactions, headache, and muscle pain. It is contraindicated in patients with active malignancy, diabetic retinopathy, or hypersensitivity to the product. Growth hormone therapy requires regular monitoring of growth response, hormone levels, and potential side effects.
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