Somatorel 5mg Injection

About Somatorel 5mg Injection

     Somatorel 5mg Injection contains Somatropin, a recombinant human growth hormone (rHGH). It is primarily used to treat growth hormone deficiency in both children and adults, as well as other growth-related disorders.

Brand Name: Somatorel

Composition: Somatropin

Mechanism of Action:

It stimulates growth and controls metabolism by imitating the action of natural human growth hormone (GH), which is derived from somatropin. It binds to growth hormone (GH) receptors on target cells, particularly in the liver, to stimulate the synthesis of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), an essential protein for the development of bone and muscle. Somatropin decreases insulin sensitivity to increase protein synthesis, facilitate fat breakdown, and control glucose metabolism. It helps with tissue regeneration and repair as well as children's linear bone growth. Taken together, these activities help children and adults grow, build muscle, and have healthy metabolisms.

Uses:

• Growth Hormone Deficiency in children and adults.
• Short Stature due to Turner syndrome or chronic renal insufficiency in children.
• Wasting Syndrome in HIV patients.
• Prader-Willi Syndrome: To improve growth and body composition in children with this genetic disorder.

Dosage and Administration:

In pediatric patients, the dose is individualized based on the patients weight and medical condition whereas in adults the dosage is adjusted based on tolerance and clinical response. Administered via subcutaneous injection, usually daily at bedtime.

Side Effects:

• Injection site reactions
• Headaches
• Muscle or joint pain
• Swelling
• Hyperglycemia
• Hypothyroidism