Genotropin Miniquick

• Genotropin
• Genotropin Miniquick
• Humatrope
• Norditropin Flexpro
• Zomacton
• Zomacton with Vial Adapter
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 5
• Omnitrope

• Genotropin
• Genotropin MiniQuick
• Humatrope
• Norditropin FlexPro
• Norditropin NordiFlex Pen
• Nutropin
• Nutropin AQ
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20
• Nutropin AQ NuSpin 5
• Nutropin AQ Pen
• Omnitrope
• Saizen
• Saizen Click.Easy
• Saizenprep
• Serostim
• Skytrofa
• Tev-Tropin
• Zomacton
• Zomacton (for Zoma-Jet 10)
• Zorbtive

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

There are many different types of injection devices available for this medicine. Check if you have received the proper device each time you get your medicine. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about the device that you were given.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

Use each vial or syringe only one time. Do not save an open vial or syringe. If the medicine in the vial or syringe has changed color, or if you see particles in it, do not use it.

Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

The storage instructions differ from brand to brand. Ask your pharmacist how to store your brand of medicine. Make sure you know how long you can store this medicine after mixing.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to somatropin, benzyl alcohol, or metacresol, or if you have cancer, diabetic retinopathy, or acute lung failure.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Rapid growth or weight gain, swelling in your hands, legs, ankles, or feet

Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness

This medicine may cause the following problems:Hip bone dislocationChanges in blood sugar levelsIncreased pressure in the headPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Increased risk for cancerAdrenal gland problemsThyroid problems

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, pituitary problems, scoliosis (curved spine), Turner syndrome, or a history of cancer. Tell your doctor if your child has Prader-Willi syndrome, especially if he has sleep apnea or breathing problems. Also, tell your doctor if you have ever had open heart surgery, stomach surgery, or trauma caused by an accident.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Trouble breathing, wheezing, new or worsening snoring

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

This medicine may cause the following problems:Hip bone dislocationChanges in blood sugar levelsIncreased pressure in the headPancreatitisIncreased risk for cancer

Some medicines can affect how somatropin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: CyclosporineEstrogen hormone replacementInsulin or oral diabetes medicineMedicine for seizuresSteroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Rapid growth or weight gain, swelling in your hands, legs, ankles, or feet
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Hip or knee pain, limping
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Changes in skin color, dark freckles
• Decrease or loss of body fat, especially in the face, arms, legs, or buttocks
• Headache, pain behind your eyes, vision problems
• Trouble breathing, new or worsening snoring
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness
• Increased thirst or hunger, increase in how much or how often you urinate
• Joint or muscle pain, stiffness or pain in your arms or legs
• Increased sweating
• Ear pain, fluid draining from your ear
• Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness (in both females and males)
• Pain, redness, burning, swelling, a hard lump, or skin changes where your shot is given