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Omnitrope vs. Omnitrope

Omnitrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone therapy used to treat adults and children with low growth hormone. It's also used in children with certain conditions that affect growth, like Prader-Willi syndrome and Turner syndrome. The medication is given as an injection under the skin, usually once a day. Some side effects include headache, swelling, and joint pain.

• Growth problems caused by certain conditions in children (e.g., low growth hormone, Prader-Willi syndrome, small for gestational age, Turner syndrome, idiopathic short stature)
• Low growth hormone in adults

Children

• Bruising (9%)
• Headache (7%)
• Leg pain (5%)

Adults*

• Swelling in the arms and legs (2-18%)
• Joint pain (3-17%)
• Upper respiratory infections (13-16%)
• Pain in the arms and legs (2-15%)

*Adult data comes from a study where a similar growth hormone medication was used.

• Higher risk of death during serious illness
• Higher risk of death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
• New or returning tumors
• High blood sugar
• High pressure in the brain
• Severe allergic reactions
• Swelling in the body
• Low hormone levels
• Bone and growth changes in children
• Ear infections and heart problems for people with Turner Syndrome
• Fat tissue damage
• Swelling of the pancreas
• Benzyl alcohol warning for infants

Omnitrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone therapy used to treat adults and children with low growth hormone. It's also used in children with certain conditions that affect growth, like Prader-Willi syndrome and Turner syndrome. The medication is given as an injection under the skin, usually once a day. Some side effects include headache, swelling, and joint pain.

• Growth problems caused by certain conditions in children (e.g., low growth hormone, Prader-Willi syndrome, small for gestational age, Turner syndrome, idiopathic short stature)
• Low growth hormone in adults

Children

• Bruising (9%)
• Headache (7%)
• Leg pain (5%)

Adults*

• Swelling in the arms and legs (2-18%)
• Joint pain (3-17%)
• Upper respiratory infections (13-16%)
• Pain in the arms and legs (2-15%)

*Adult data comes from a study where a similar growth hormone medication was used.

• Higher risk of death during serious illness
• Higher risk of death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
• New or returning tumors
• High blood sugar
• High pressure in the brain
• Severe allergic reactions
• Swelling in the body
• Low hormone levels
• Bone and growth changes in children
• Ear infections and heart problems for people with Turner Syndrome
• Fat tissue damage
• Swelling of the pancreas
• Benzyl alcohol warning for infants