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The Curious Bag
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Somatropin is a human growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It is prescribed for a variety of medical conditions including kidney failure and AIDS.
Medicinal Use
Individuals lacking the natural human growth hormone may take somatropin to promote growth. It is also used to treat short bowel movement syndrome.
Benefits
Somatropin increases calcium retention and mineralization of bones. It also stimulates cell growth in every organ. Somatropin increases metabolism and repairs damaged cells.
Side Effects
Side effects of somatropin include nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain, eye pain, numbness or tingling in hands or wrists and breast swelling.
Dosage
According to Drugs.com, the adult dose for treating adult human growth hormone deficiency is 0.006 mg of somatropin per kg of body weight per day. The minimum dosage is 0.2 mg, and the maximum dosage is 0.75 mg.
Considerations
Somatropin can affect blood sugar levels. Diabetes medication such as insulin should be adjusted to account for somatropin.
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