Norditropin Simplexx 15 IU

Manufacturer: Novo Nordisk

Pharmaceutical name: Somatropin

Pack: 1 cartridge (15 iu (5mg/1,5 ml) + PEN (bonus))

Norditropin Simplexx is a recombinant DNA-derived polypeptide hormone. This hormone is produced by a unique strain of E. coli bacteria that has been genetically altered with a plasmid containing the gene for human growth hormone. The composition of Norditropin Simplexx mirrors the natural pituitary human growth hormone, consisting of 191 amino acids and having a molecular weight of approximately 22,000 Daltons.

 

Administration of Norditropin Simplexx should be conducted under the guidance of a physician experienced in diagnosing and managing pediatric patients with short stature linked to growth hormone deficiency (GHD), Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, or small for gestational age (SGA), as well as adult patients with either childhood or adult-onset GHD.

 

The dosing and administration regimen for Norditropin Simplexx should be tailored to each patient’s growth response. Monitoring serum insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) levels can be beneficial during dose adjustments.

 

Norditropin injection is indicated for addressing growth failure in both children and adults who have insufficient natural growth hormone, as well as in individuals with chronic kidney disease, Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, short stature at birth without subsequent growth, and various other conditions. It is also employed to avert significant weight loss in individuals with AIDS or to manage short bowel syndrome. This medication is a synthetic form of human growth hormone. Common side effects may include headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, muscle aches, or weakness.

 

Norditropin Simplexx has the potential to interact with insulin or oral diabetes medications, steroids, cyclosporine, anticonvulsants, birth control pills, anabolic steroids, or hormone replacement therapies for both men and women. It is important to inform your doctor about all medications you are taking. Norditropin should only be utilized when prescribed during pregnancy. The transfer of this drug into breast milk is not well-understood; therefore, consult your doctor before breastfeeding.