Genotropin

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

Somatropin

Available from:

Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Medicine Registered

Patient Information leaflet

GENOTROPIN
®

_somatropin (rbe), recombinant human growth hormone_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION

WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some of the
common questions that you may
have about GENOTROPIN.
It does not contain all the available
information.
It does not take the place of talking
with your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and
benefits. Your doctor has weighed
the risks of you using
GENOTROPIN against the expected
benefits it will have for you.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS
MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE
OR PHARMACIST.
KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE.
You may need to read it again.
WHAT GENOTROPIN IS
USED FOR
GENOTROPIN is a growth
hormone.
GENOTROPIN is used to treat:
•
Short stature caused by the lack
of growth hormone.
 GENOTROPIN promotes the
growth of the long bones (for
example: upper legs) in children
with reduced height due to lower
than normal levels of growth
hormone.
•
Reduced growth in girls with
Turner syndrome.
 Turner syndrome is a genetic
disorder found in females. The
condition may cause short stature
and ovaries to not fully develop.
•
Children with Prader-Willi
syndrome.
 Prader-Willi syndrome is a
genetic disorder that may cause
short stature, low muscle tone and
a constant feeling of hunger.
 GENOTROPIN helps to improve
growth and body composition. It
also helps to reduce excessive fat
and improve muscle mass.
 Diet restrictions may still be
necessary during treatment with
GENOTROPIN.
•
Children with kidney disease, to
help them grow at a normal rate.
•
Adults who do not produce
enough natural growth hormone.
However, your doctor may prescribe
GENOTROPIN for another purpose.
Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why GENOTROPIN
has been prescribed for you.
BEFORE YOU USE
GENOTROPIN
_WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE_
_GENOTROPIN (DISCUSS WITH_
_YOUR DOCTOR)_
YOUR DOCTOR WILL NOT PRESCRIBE
GENOTROPIN IF YOU:
•
are a child and have closed
epiphyses (this means that your
bones have finished growing).
•
have an active