Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Saizen Injection

Saizen Injection

Generic namesomatropin
Drug classGrowth Hormone Analogs
FormsSolution for injection in a cartridge (for use with an autoinjector device), Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder in a vial, to be mixed with a diluent before injection

Saizen contains somatropin, a man-made version of human growth hormone that works the same way as the natural hormone your body makes.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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