👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Somatropin

3 known interactions

2 brand names

Indications

Gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome)
Deficiency of growth hormone

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

3 drug interactions identified for Somatropin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Cautions

Diabetes mellitus (adjustment of antidiabetic therapy may be necessary); disorders of the epiphysis of the hip (monitor for limping); history of malignant disease; hypoadrenalism (initiation or adjust...

Side Effects

Common or very common Carpal tunnel syndrome; fluid retention; headache; joint disorders; lipoatrophy; myalgia; oedema; paraesthesia Uncommon Gynaecomastia; idiopathic intracranial hypertension Rare o...

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Brand Names

Genotropin(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Norditropin(IN)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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