Description
What is Hutrope?
Hutrope is a prescription medication used to treat growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children and adults. It is also used to treat Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Noonan syndrome in children. Hutrope is a short-acting recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH), which means that it is made in a laboratory using DNA from human growth hormone.
How does Hutrope work?
Growth hormone is a hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland. It is responsible for stimulating growth and development in children and adolescents. Growth hormone also plays a role in maintaining normal body composition, muscle strength, and bone density in adults.
People with GHD do not produce enough growth hormone, which can lead to a variety of problems, including short stature, delayed puberty, and decreased bone density. Hutrope works by replacing the missing growth hormone in people with GHD.
What are the benefits of Hutrope?
Hutrope can help children with GHD grow and develop normally. It can also help adults with GHD maintain normal body composition, muscle strength, and bone density.
In addition to its physical benefits, Hutrope can also improve the quality of life for people with GHD. For example, it can help children with GHD catch up to their peers in terms of height and weight. It can also help adults with GHD feel more confident and energetic.
What are the risks of Hutrope?
Hutrope is a safe and effective medication for most people. However, it can cause side effects such as headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and fluid retention. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own.
In rare cases, Hutrope can cause more serious side effects, such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
- Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Increased risk of cancer
How is Hutrope administered?
Hutrope is administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The injection is typically given into the thigh, buttocks, or abdomen. It is important to rotate the injection sites to avoid skin problems.
What is the dosage of Hutrope?
The dosage of Hutrope is determined by the individual patient’s needs and response to the medication. The usual starting dosage for children is 0.035 mg/kg/day. The usual starting dosage for adults is 0.15 mg/day.
How long does Hutrope treatment last?
The length of Hutrope treatment depends on the individual patient’s needs. Some children may need to take Hutrope until they reach their adult height. Other children may only need to take Hutrope for a few years.
Adults with GHD may need to take Hutrope for the rest of their lives.
Storage
Hutrope should be stored in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). It should not be frozen. Hutrope can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to 30 days.
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