Additional information
| Trade Name | GENOTROPIN |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Recombinant Somatropin |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer Ltd |
| Drug Type | Miscellaneous |
| Indication | GHD |
| Doasage Form | Injectible |
| Packaging | 1 x 12mg/ml pre filled pen |
GENOTROPIN (Recombinant Somatropin)-12mg
GENOTROPIN lyophilized powder contains somatropin, which is a polypeptide hormone of recombinant DNA origin.
Genotropin is used to treat
- Short stature caused by the lack of growth hormone. It promotes the growth of the long bones (for example, upper legs) in children with reduced height due to lower than normal levels of growth hormone (GHD);
- Reduced growth in girls with Turner syndrome, a genetic disorder found in females that may cause short stature and ovaries to not fully develop;
- Children with Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that may cause short stature, low muscle tone, and a constant feeling of hunger.
- Children with kidney disease.
