Nutropin AQ (Somatropin)
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Product Details
Description
Nutropin AQ (somatropin) is an injectable medication used to treat children with growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency (GHD), idiopathic short stature (ISS), Turner syndrome (TS), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) up to the time of kidney transplantation.
Nutropin AQ is also used to treat adults with childhood-onset or adult-onset GHD.
Nutropin AQ is available in pen cartridges and NuSpin forms:
- Pen cartridge: 10 mg/2 mL (yellow color band) and 20 mg/2 mL (purple color band).
- NuSpin: 5 mg/2 mL (clear device), 10 mg/2 mL (green device), and 20 mg/2 mL (blue device)
Fact Table
Formula
C990H1528N262O300S7
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
70-90% (Subcutaneous)
Legal status
Prescription only (Rx)
Chemical Name
Somatropin
Elimination half-life
2-3 hours
Dosage (Strength)
5 mg/1.5 mL, 10 mg/2 mL, 20 mg/2 mL in pre-filled pens
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Nutropin AQ, Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin
Protein binding
~40%
PubChem CID
16132437
MedlinePlus
a601097
ChEBI
CHEBI:6947
ATC code
H01AC01
DrugBank
DB00052
KEGG
D04590
Routes of administration
Subcutaneous
Directions
Nutropin AQ should be used as prescribed by a doctor. The doctor will determine an appropriate treatment regimen, including Nutropin AQ dosage, for you or your child based on weight and the condition being treated. You or a caregiver should receive training on how to properly store, prepare, administer, and discard Nutropin AQ.
Nutropin AQ is for subcutaneous (underneath the skin) injection in the thigh, upper arm, abdomen, or buttocks. Injection sites should be rotated with each injection.
Carefully read the medication guide that comes with your prescription for product use information. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have about the medication.
Needles and syringes should never be reused or shared with other people.
Storage: Nutropin AQ cartridges and NuSpin injection devices are stable for 28 days after first use when refrigerated between 2°C-8°C (36°F-46°F); do not freeze. Keep out of light and out of reach from children.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Nutropin AQ is somatropin.
Contraindications
Patients with any of the following should not receive Nutropin AQ:
- Acute critical illness
- Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have severe respiratory problems
- Cancer
- Allergy to somatropin or to any of the excipients in Nutropin AQ
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Closed epiphysis
Cautions
- Before you or your child starts treatment with Nutropin AQ, tell the doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you or your child takes
- Any allergies you or your child has
- Any current health problems or past medical history that you or your child has
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Nutropin AQ is associated with the following warnings and precautions:
- Acute critical illness
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- Neoplasm
- Impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes
- High intracranial pressure
- Hypersensitivity
- Fluid retention
- Hypoadrenalism
- Hypothyroidism
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Progression of existing scoliosis
- Pancreatitis
Side Effects
Injection site reactions may occur. Additional common adverse reactions in adults include swelling, joint pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome; however, other side effects may also occur. Immediately inform your doctor of any side effects that bother you or your child or won’t go away.
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Reference
Nutropin AQ. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.; 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 14680
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