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Pronunciation

soe-ma-TROE-pin

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: hormones

Pharmacologic Classification: growth hormones

Indications

BEERS REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed (80%).

Distribution: Localize to highly perfused organs (liver, kidneys).

Metabolism/Excretion: Broken down in renal cells to amino acids that are recirculated; some liver metabolism.

Half-life: 3.8 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(growth)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
SUBQwithin 3 mounknown12–48 hr

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: edema of the hands and feet.

Endo: hyperglycemia, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance.

GI: PANCREATITIS.

Local: pain at injection site, local lipoatrophy or lipodystrophy.

MS: arthralgia.
Misc: (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS AND ANGIOEDEMA)HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS .

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Route/Dosage

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Availability

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Genotropin, Genotropin MiniQuick

Canadian Brand Names

Genotropin GoQuick