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Somatorel 5mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Somatropin/recombinant Human Growth Hormone
Manufacturer : RELIANCE LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s) Of 1.5ml
Introduction to Somatorel 5mg Injection
Somatorel 5mg Injection is a recombinant human growth hormone drug (hGH) containing an active ingredient called Somatropin. It is used to treats growth failure in kids or childrens with an deficiency of growth hormone, Turner's syndrome (chromosomal defect in girls that can affect growth), chronic renal (kidney) insufficiency, which affects growth, Prader-Willi syndrome (chromosomal disorder), and also gives children who are not able to grow until four years.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to somatropin, sodium, or any of the ingredients present in them. Consult your doctor if you have a severe illness, prader-willi syndrome, a patient with severe obesity, upper airway obstruction, sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypoadrenalism, scoliosis, and pancreatitis. During treatment with Somatorel 5mg Injection, your healthcare provider may monitor the blood count, blood sugar, thyroid, and other vital parameters to prevent serious complications. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Somatorel 5mg Injection
- Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
- Children with retarded growth
Therapeutic Effects of Somatorel 5mg Injection
Somatorel 5mg Injection is equivalent to the human pituitary hormone that helps in growth. It regulates the amount of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and improves linear growth in patients with growth hormone deficiency.
Interaction of Somatorel 5mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Somatorel 5mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Somatorel 5mg Injection
- Store Somatorel 5mg Injection in a refrigerator (2°C-8°C).
- Do not freeze.
- Keep the injection away from children and pets' reach.
- Protect it from light.
How to consume Somatorel 5mg Injection
It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin). Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
Safety Advices for Somatorel 5mg Injection
Pregnancy
Limited information is available on the use of Somatorel 5mg Injection during pregnancy. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Limited information is available on using Somatorel 5mg Injection during breastfeeding. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Somatorel 5mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Contact your doctor for more advice.
Liver
It is unknown whether Somatorel 5mg Injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Contact your doctor for more advice.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Somatorel 5mg Injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
It is unknown whether Somatorel 5mg Injection can affect the ability of driving or not. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Side Effects of Somatorel 5mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Critical illnesses
- Intracranial hypertension (strong headache, visual disturbances or vomiting)
- Severe abdominal pain
- High blood glucose level
Common
- Joint pain
- Injection site reaction (redness, itchiness, or pain)
- Numbness
- Swelling (puffy fingers or swollen ankles)
- Rash
- Itching
- Bumps on the skin (itchy)
- Pain or burning in the hand/ underarms
- Stiffness
Word of Advice
It is recommended to get enough rest if you have joint pain, stiffness, or headache. Placing a cool compression over the injection site can give some relief at that place. It is advised to move the limb, which will help prevent joint stiffness in individuals. Inform your doctor if you're going to take a lab test; it may interfere with the result and affect the accuracy of the results you obtain.
FAQs
Q 1. What is Somatorel 5mg Injection used for?
It treats growth failure in children due to deficiency of growth hormone, Turner's syndrome (chromosomal defect in girls that can affect growth), chronic renal (kidney) insufficiency, which affects growth, Prader-Willi syndrome (chromosomal disorder), and also gives children who are not able to grow until four years.
Q 2. How does Somatorel 5mg Injection work?
Somatorel 5mg Injection stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the liver and other tissues. IGF-1 promotes growth and development by stimulating the growth of bones, cartilage, and muscles.
Q 3. Is Somatorel 5mg Injection available over the counter?
No, Somatorel 5mg Injection is a prescription medication and is not available over the counter. It requires a prescription from a physician, and its use should be closely monitored.
Q 4. Can I go for a lab test after using the Somatorel 5mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you're going to take a lab test; it may interfere with the result and affect the accuracy of the results you obtain.
Q 5. Can I experience stiffness or pain after using Somatorel 5mg Injection?
Yes, you may experience stiffness or pain after using Somatorel 5mg Injection. It is recommended to take enough rest if you have joint pain, stiffness, or headache. Placing a cool compression over the injection can give some relief at that place. It is advised to move the limb, which will help prevent joint stiffness in individuals.
Fact Box of Somatorel 5mg Injection
Molecule Name: Somatropin | Therapeutic class: Growth Hormones |
Pharmacological class: Human growth hormone (hGH) agonist | Indications:
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Dosage form: Injection | Habit form: No |
References
- Pfizer Manufacturing Belgium NV, Electronic Medicine Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2023], [Accessed on 04th Mar 2024] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.32.pdf
- Norditropin Injection - US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Feb 2018], [Accessed on 04th Mar 2024] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021148s037s038lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Introduction to Endocrinology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis, 2018, 13th Edition, 771-786.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anterior pituitary hormones, 7th edition, 2013, 237.
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