Humatrope (Somatropin) 5mg (15 I.U)

What Is Humatrope?

Humatrope (somatropin, rDNA origin) for Injection is a form of human growth hormone used to treat growth failure in children and adults who lack natural growth hormone, and in those with chronic kidney failure, Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, short stature at birth with no catch-up growth, and other causes. Humatrope is also used to prevent severe weight loss in people with AIDS, or to treat short bowel syndrome.

What Are Side Effects of Humatrope?

Humatrope may cause serious side effects including:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• shortness of breath,
• coughing,
• new or increased snoring,
• pain in your knees or hips,
• walking with a limp,
• ear pain,
• swelling, warmth or drainage from the ear,
• numbness or tinging in your wrist, hand or fingers,
• severe swelling or puffiness in your hands and feet,
• changes in behavior,
• vision problems,
• unusual headaches,
• changes in the shape or size of a mole,
• pain or swelling in your joints,
• severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• increased thirst,
• increased urination,
• dry mouth,
• fruity breath odor,
• severe headaches,
• ringing in your ears,
• dizziness,
• vision problems,
• pain behind your eyes,
• extreme weakness,
• severe dizziness,
• weight loss,
• changes in skin color,
• weakness, and
• tiredness

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of Humatrope include:

• headache,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• fatigue,
• tiredness,
• muscle pain,
• weakness,
• injection site reactions (redness, soreness, swelling, rash, itching, pain, or bruising), pain in your arms or legs, joint stiffness or pain, or
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat)

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Humatrope

Humatrope dosage and administration schedule is individualized for each patient based on the growth response.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Humatrope?

Humatrope may interact with:

• insulin or oral diabetes medicines,
• steroids,
• cyclosporine,
• seizure medication,
• birth control pills,
• anabolic steroids, or
• hormone replacement medications for men or women

Tell your doctor all medications you use.

Humatrope During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Humatrope should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Additional Information

Our Humatrope (somatropin, rDNA origin) for Injection Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.