Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Humatrope Injection
Humatrope Injection
| Generic name | somatropin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Growth hormones |
| Forms | Injection: lyophilized powder in single-patient-use cartridges (6 mg, 12 mg, or 24 mg) for use with the HumatroPen injection device |
Humatrope is a man-made form of human growth hormone. It is identical to the growth hormone made naturally by the pituitary gland. It helps bones and muscles grow.
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General information, not medical advice
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- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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