Eutropin Benefits & Uses

Eutropin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Growth Hormone Deficiency

Eutropin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.04 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 0.04 mg/kg weekly divided into 6 or 7 equal daily injections. Increase dose, as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.03 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Eutropin Related Warnings

Is the use of Eutropin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Eutropin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Eutropin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Eutropin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eutropin on the Kidneys?

Eutropin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Eutropin on the Liver?

Eutropin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Eutropin on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Eutropin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Eutropin with Other Drugs

Eutropin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Eutropin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eutropin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Angioedema
Kidney Disease
Trauma
Obesity
Diabetes
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Eutropin

Is this Eutropin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Eutropin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Eutropin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Eutropin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Eutropin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Eutropin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eutropin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Eutropin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eutropin

Information about the interaction of Eutropin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norditropin® (somatropin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 237

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