Eutropin 4 IU Injection (Somatropin)
Price range: $62.55 through $125.85Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Injection | $62.55 | $62.55 / injection | ||
| 2 Injection | $94.86 | $47.43 / injection | ||
| 3 Injection | $125.85 | $41.95 / injection |
About Eutropin 4 IU Injection (Somatropin)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone)
- Indication
- Treatment of growth failure in children due to endogenous growth hormone deficiency and treatment of short stature in children with Turner syndrome confirmed by chromosomal analysis. These indications are specifically documented for Eutropin 4 IU in the Indian regulatory approval record.
- Manufacturer
- LG Chem, Ltd.
- Packaging
- 1 vial containing 4 IU (1.33 mg) somatropin; the Indian regulatory record states that the pack is supplied with a 1 mL vial for injection.
- Strength
- 4 IU
- Dosage form
- Lyophilized sterile powder for solution for injection
- Route
- Subcutaneous injection
Medicine overview
Eutropin 4 IU Injection is a recombinant human growth hormone medicine containing somatropin. The 4 IU presentation contains 1.33 mg of somatropin as a sterile powder that is prepared for injection and given under the skin. It is used for specific disorders in which normal childhood growth is impaired, including growth hormone deficiency and Turner syndrome. Somatropin acts in the same way as naturally produced human growth hormone and influences bone growth, tissue development and metabolism.
What it is used for
Eutropin 4 IU is used for long-term treatment of children whose growth failure is caused by insufficient natural growth hormone. The Indian regulatory approval also includes treatment of short stature in children with Turner syndrome confirmed by chromosomal analysis. Approved uses of somatropin can differ between products and countries, so indications for other somatropin brands should not automatically be applied to this Eutropin presentation.
How it works
Somatropin is a recombinant form of human growth hormone. It binds to growth hormone receptors and produces direct metabolic effects while also stimulating production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), an important mediator of growth. These actions promote growth of bone and other tissues in children whose growth potential remains. Somatropin also affects protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
How it is taken
Eutropin 4 IU is administered by subcutaneous injection after the powder has been prepared as directed for the product. The prescribed dose depends on the condition and individual clinical factors and should not be changed without medical guidance. Patients or caregivers who administer somatropin at home should receive training in preparation and injection technique. Injection sites should be rotated to reduce local tissue changes. Do not reuse or share needles or syringes.
Important warnings
Do not use somatropin for growth promotion after the growth plates have closed. Somatropin is contraindicated in active malignancy and requires particular caution during acute critical illness following major surgery, serious trauma or acute respiratory failure. It may reduce insulin sensitivity and can uncover or worsen glucose intolerance or diabetes. Treatment also requires attention to thyroid function, intracranial hypertension, adrenal function and progression or recurrence of tumors in susceptible patients. Severe headache with visual changes, nausea or vomiting can indicate intracranial hypertension and requires prompt medical assessment. Serious hypersensitivity reactions require urgent care. Systemic corticosteroids can reduce the growth-promoting response, while diabetes medicines may require reassessment during somatropin treatment.
Side effects and monitoring
Common or recognized effects of somatropin include injection-site pain, redness, swelling or itching, headache, muscle or joint pain and fluid retention. Eutropin information also reports local rash or itching, edema, fever, hypothyroidism and insulin resistance. Serious problems can include intracranial hypertension, severe allergic reactions, significant glucose intolerance and tumor recurrence or progression in susceptible patients. Seek medical attention for severe or persistent headache with vision changes, nausea or vomiting, breathing or swallowing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, fainting, or other severe reactions. Monitoring may include growth response, IGF-1 where appropriate, blood glucose and thyroid function, with additional monitoring according to the patient's underlying condition.
Pregnancy
Limited human pregnancy data are insufficient to establish whether somatropin causes a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. Eutropin prescribing information identifies pregnancy as a precaution. Use during pregnancy should therefore be determined by the prescribing clinician after considering the individual clinical need.
Breastfeeding
There is limited information about somatropin during breastfeeding. Available prescribing information for somatropin states that it is not known to what extent exogenous somatropin is present in human milk, although limited published data have not shown an increase above normal breast-milk growth hormone concentrations or reported adverse effects in breastfed infants. Clinical advice should be obtained before use while breastfeeding.
Food and drink
No specific dietary restriction is generally required for somatropin unless the treating clinician advises otherwise. Because Eutropin is administered by subcutaneous injection rather than taken orally, food is not used to aid its absorption.
Storage
Store Eutropin 4 IU refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C in a sealed container. LG Chem specifies a 36-month shelf life from manufacture for the unopened 4 IU product under these conditions. Product-specific storage conditions after reconstitution were not reliably verified and should be followed exactly as stated in the supplied package insert.
Frequently asked questions
Do somatropin injections need to be given in a different spot each time?
Yes. Injection sites should be rotated because repeated injections into the same area can cause local tissue changes. Follow the injection training and product instructions provided by your healthcare professional.
How quickly should I expect to see growth after starting somatropin?
Response varies between patients and should be assessed by the treating specialist over time. Growth measurements and other clinical or laboratory findings are used to determine response; a lack of immediately visible change does not by itself establish whether treatment is working.
Does food affect a Eutropin injection?
No specific food restriction has been verified for Eutropin 4 IU. General somatropin guidance allows a normal diet unless the treating clinician gives different instructions.
What should I do if I miss a somatropin injection?
Contact the prescribing clinician for instructions. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed dose unless specifically instructed to do so.
Why are blood sugar and thyroid function sometimes checked during treatment?
Somatropin can reduce insulin sensitivity and may reveal or worsen glucose intolerance. Thyroid function can also change during growth hormone treatment, so laboratory monitoring may be required.
Can Eutropin 4 IU be used for IVF or improving egg quality?
This is not a verified approved indication for Eutropin 4 IU in the regulatory product information reviewed. Its documented Indian indications are childhood growth failure due to endogenous growth hormone deficiency and short stature associated with Turner syndrome.
Does Cheap Generic Med ship Eutropin 4 IU internationally?
NOT VERIFIED
How should Eutropin be kept during storage?
The unopened Eutropin 4 IU product should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C. Product-specific requirements after the powder has been reconstituted should be followed exactly according to the supplied package insert.
Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
| Indication | Stick to the prescribed treatment plan and do not alter your dosage without consulting your doctor |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Qty |
| strength | The dosage may vary depending on factors like age, weight, and the specific condition being treated |
| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
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