Somatropin

Information about Somatropin

Somatropin uses

Somatropin is used for growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency.

How somatropin works

Somatropin has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right proportion.

Common side effects of somatropin

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Rash

Available Medicine for Somatropin

Headon
₹1093 to ₹4375
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
3 variant(s)
Humatrope
₹7838 to ₹15675
Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Eutropin
₹1870
LG Lifesciences
1 variant(s)
Zomacton
₹3260
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
1 variant(s)
Saizen
₹3440
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
1 variant(s)
Norditropin
₹7176
Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Somatorel
₹5553
Reliance Life Sciences
1 variant(s)
Somatrip
₹24 to ₹26
Evangel Labs Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Somatropin

Somatropin helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.