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Somatropin is injected into a
muscle or under the skin. You may be shown how to use
injections at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if
you do not fully understand how to give the injection
and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
Use a different place on your body
each time you give the injection. Your care provider
will show you the best places on your body to inject the
medication. Do not inject into the same place two times
in a row. Do not inject this medicine into skin or
muscle that is red, sore, infected, or injured.
Do not shake the medication bottle
or you may ruin the medicine. When mixing somatropin
with a diluent (liquid), use a gentle swirling motion.
Do not use the medication if it has changed colors or
has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new
prescription.
Use a disposable needle only once.
Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container
(ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to
dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of
children and pets.
To be sure this medication is
helping your condition and not causing harm, your blood
and growth progress will need to be tested often. Your
eyes may also need to be checked. Visit your doctor
regularly.
If you are being treated for short
bowel syndrome, follow the diet plan created for you by
your doctor or nutrition counselor to help control your
condition. Somatropin is not a cure for short bowel
syndrome.
If you use a form of somatropin
that comes in a cartridge for use with an injection pen,
use only the pen injection system provided with the
somatropin brand you use.
How you store this medicine will
depend on what brand you are using and what diluent you
are mixing somatropin with. After mixing somatropin, you
may need to use it right away or you may be able to
store it for later use. Read and carefully follow the
instructions provided with your medicine about proper
storage of somatropin before and after it has been
mixed. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions
about proper storage of your medication.
Throw away any somatropin left
over after the expiration date on the label has passed.
What happens if I miss a
dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you
remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for
your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to
make up the missed dose.
Call your doctor if you miss more
than 3 doses in a row.
What happens if I
overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention
or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose can cause tremors or
shaking, cold sweats, increased hunger, headache,
drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, and
nausea. Long-term overdose may cause excessive growth.
What should I avoid while
using Genotropin Miniquick (somatropin)?
If you use Zorbtive to treat short
bowel syndrome, avoid drinking fruit juices or soda
beverages. Follow the instructions of your doctor or
nutrition counselor about what types of liquids you
should drink while using Zorbtive.
Avoid drinking alcohol if you have
short bowel syndrome. Alcohol can irritate your stomach
and could make your condition worse.
Genotropin Miniquick (somatropin)
side effects
If you have Prader-Willi syndrome,
call your doctor promptly if you develop signs of lung
or breathing problems such as shortness of breath,
coughing, or new or increased snoring. Rare cases of
serious breathing problems have occurred in patients
with Prader-Willi syndrome who use somatropin.
Get emergency medical help if you
have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips,
tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you
have any of these serious side effects:
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severe pain in your upper stomach
spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart
rate;
·
increased thirst, increased
urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor,
drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, and weight loss;
·
sudden and severe pain behind your
eyes, vision changes;
·
swelling in your head, face,
hands, or feet; or
·
numbness or tingling in your
wrist, hand, or fingers.
Less serious side effects may
include:
·
headache, feeling tired;
·
redness, soreness, swelling, rash,
itching, pain, or bruising where the medicine was
injected;
·
pain in your arms or legs, joint
stiffness or pain;
·
muscle pain; or
·
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose,
sneezing, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of
side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for
medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will
affect Genotropin Miniquick (somatropin)?
Before using somatropin, tell your
doctor if you use insulin or take oral (by mouth)
medicine to treat diabetes. Somatropin may affect blood
sugar levels and you may need to adjust your dose of the
diabetes medication. Do not change the dose of your
diabetes medication without your doctor's advice.
Tell your doctor if you use any
type of steroid medicine such as cortisone,
dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, and
others. Steroids can make somatropin less effective and
your doses may need to be adjusted. Do not stop using a
steroid suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Tell your doctor about all other
medications you use, especially cyclosporine (Gengraf,
Neoral, Sandimmune), seizure medication, birth control
pills, anabolic steroids, or hormone replacement
medications for men or women.
This list is not complete and
other drugs may interact with somatropin. Tell your
doctor about all medications you use. This includes
prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal
products. Do not start a new medication without telling
your doctor.
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