Somatropin
Overview
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Somatropin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.018 IU/ kg | 0.018 (0.018) | As recommended. | SC | As a single dose. For the treatment of growth failure or growth hormon deficiency. Maximum dose 0.0375 IU/kg/day. |
| 3.5 to 6 mg | 4.8 (4.75) | 24 hourly | SC | Doses vary according to body weight. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.166 to 0.233 IU/kg | 0.2 (0.1995) | 8 hourly | Intra Muscular | - |
| 0.083 to 0.116 IU/kg | 0.1 (0.0995) | 4 hourly | Subcutaneous | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.166 to 0.233 IU/kg | 0.2 (0.1995) | 8 hourly | Intra Muscular | - |
| 0.083 to 0.116 IU/kg | 0.1 (0.0995) | 4 hourly | Subcutaneous | - |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Somatropin
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