Drug details

Zomacton (somatropin (rdna origin) for injection)

type of Growth Hormone Analogs

Zomacton [somatropin (rDNA origin)] for Injection is a form of growth hormone used to treat children who have growth failure due to an inadequate secretion of normal endogenous growth hormone.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • headaches,
  • bruising
  • enlargement of breast tissue in boys (gynecomastia),
  • pancreatitis, and
  • injection-site reactions including pain and
The following drugs are related to Zomacton, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Ngenla (somatrogon-ghla injection)
  • Sogroya (somapacitan-beco injection)