Eutropin 4IU (Injection)

Manufacturer: LG Lifesciences

Salt Composition : Somatropin(4IU)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Eutropin 4IU Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor.  Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.  Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Somatropin is a human growth hormone (hGH) analog. It works by replacing growth hormones that are normally produced in the body, which may result in increased growth, body weight, and improved absorption of nutrients and fluids from the intestines.

Pharmacokinets

Somatotropin mediates its effects both directly by somatotropin and indirectly by insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which is upregulated by growth hormone. It binds to the human growth hormone receptor (GHR), which is a dimeric receptor expressed in target cells in the liver and cartilage.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eutropin

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Headache

Rash

Contra Indications

Somatropin is contraindicated in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese, have a history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea, or have severe respiratory impairment.

Pregnancy Related Information

Eutropin 4IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eutropin 4IU Injection.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Eutropin 4IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Indications

Somatotropin is indicated for the treatment of wasting or cachexia in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who are receiving antiretroviral therapy to increase lean body mass and body weight and improve physical endurance.

Interactions

albiglutide

atogepant

insulin aspart

insulin degludec

insulin degludec/insulin aspart

insulin detemir

insulin glargine

insulin glulisine

insulin inhaled

insulin lispro

insulin NPH

insulin regular human

isavuconazonium sulfate

liraglutide

maraviroc

metformin

nateglinide

tazemetostat

ubrogepant

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Eutropin 4IU Injection, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Eutropin 4IU Injection 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.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.