Common questions / 07/05/2021

What are the possible side effects of Norditropin injection?

These are not all the possible side effects of Norditropin. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Novo Nordisk at 1- 888-668-6444. NORDITROPIN ( somatropin) for injection is a recombinant human growth hormone.

When to take Norditropin for growth hormone deficiency?

NORDITROPINis indicated for the replacement of endogenous GH in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) Therapy with NORDITROPIN should be supervised by a physician who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of patients with the conditions for which NORDITROPIN is indicated [see INDICATIONS ].

How much Norditropin can you take in a week?

Small for Gestational Age (SGA): Up to 0.47 mg/kg/week (up to 0.067 mg/kg/day) In very short pediatric patients, HSDS less than -3, and older pubertal pediatric patients consider initiating treatment with a larger dose of NORDITROPIN (up to 0.067 mg/kg/day).

Can you share a Norditropin needle with another person?

Use Norditropin®exactly as your health care provider tells you to Do not share your Norditropin®pens and needles with another person even if the needle has been changed. You may give another person an infection or get an infection from them. What are the possible side effects of Norditropin®? Norditropin®may cause serious side effects, including:

What are the uses of Norditropin for children?

Uses For Norditropin. Somatropin is a man-made version of the human growth hormone. Growth hormone is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is necessary to stimulate growth in children.

What’s the maximum dose of Norditropin you can take?

• Maintenance dosages will vary considerably from person to person, and between male and female patients. o Weight-based • Initiate NORDITROPIN at 0.004 mg/kg daily and increase the dose according to individual patient requirements to a maximum of 0.016 mg/kg daily. • Use the patient’s clinical response, adverse reactions,…

How is Norditropin used to treat Noonan syndrome?

Norditropinis a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone, the same growth hormone made by the human body. children who are short (in stature) and who have Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, or were born small ( small for gestational age – SGA) and have not caught-up in growth by age 2 to 4 years.