Genotropin®
MiniQuick
A
uniquely designed growth hormone delivery device that is convenient
and easy to use, for both adults and children
Treatment
with GENOTROPIN®, as with other growth hormone preparations,
should be directed by physicians who are experienced in the
diagnosis and management of patients with growth hormone deficiency,
growth failure in children born small for gestational age or
in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
GENOTROPIN®
Lyophilized Powder (somatropin [rDNA origin] for injection)
is indicated for:
Adult
Indications
- Long-term
replacement therapy in adults with growth hormone deficiency
(GHD) of either childhood- or adult-onset etiology. GHD should
be confirmed by an appropriate growth hormone stimulation
test.
Pediatric
Indications
- Long-term
treatment of pediatric patients who have growth failure due
to an inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH).
- Long-term
treatment of growth failure in children born small for gestational
age (SGA) who fail to manifest catch-up growth by age 2.
- Long-term
treatment of pediatric patients who have growth failure due
to Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The diagnosis of PWS should
be confirmed by appropriate genetic testing.
- Other
causes of short stature in pediatric patients should be excluded.
Precise
GH delivery helps maintain a normal routine
- Prefilled,
premeasured (single-dose) device helps ensure accurate dosing
- Automatic
internal mixing allows simple reconstitution
- Full
amount of drug is delivered for less waste —
helps maximize cost savings 42
Portability
and flexibility for a full life
- Small
size and room temperature storage* allow for easy portability
- Packaged
in a 7-day supply to simplify travel
- 10
dosage strengths (from 0.2 mg to 2.0 mg, in 0.2 mg increments)
for flexible dosing
| * No
refrigeration necessary. GENOTROPIN MiniQuick® can be
stored at room temperature before reconstitution for up
to 3 months. |
| GENOTROPIN®
should be injected right after it is reconstituted. If that
is not possible, GENOTROPIN MiniQuick® should be kept
in the refrigerator (in the carton) for up to 24 hours after
reconstitution. Do not freeze. If the GENOTROPIN MiniQuick®
is not used within 24 hours after reconstitution, it should
be thrown away. |
This
information is intended for US residents only.
for
more information visit:http: www.genotropin.com/ |
