Drug details

Accretropin (somatropin injection)

type of Growth Hormone Analogs

Accretropin (recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH); somatropin) is a protein used to treat pediatric patients who have growth failure due to an inadequate secretion of normal endogenous growth hormone, and to treat short stature associated with Turner Syndrome in pediatric patients whose epiphyses are not closed. The brand name Accretropin is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• fever,
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
• sweating,
• increased thirst,
• increased urination,
• vision changes,
• fast heartbeat,
• sudden and severe pain or tenderness in your upper stomach,
• sudden and severe pain behind your eyes,
• swelling in your head, face, hands, or feet, and
• numbness or tingling in your wrist, hand, or fingers

The following drugs are related to Accretropin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Gattex (teduglutide [rdna origin] for injection)
• NutreStore (l-glutamine powder for oral solution)