Substance / Medication

Somatropin

Overview

Active Ingredient
somatropin
RxNorm CUI
61148
Labeler: Genentech, Inc.Updated: 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of Genotropin (somatropin) in children with short stature.
Loftus Jane, Heatley Rebecca, Walsh Claire et al. · J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab · 2010
PMID: 20662327Meta-Analysis
Impaired quality of life in hypopituitary adults with growth hormone deficiency : can somatropin replacement therapy help?
Deijen Jan Berend, Arwert Lucia I · Treat Endocrinol · 2006
PMID: 16879003Meta-Analysis
PATRO children, a multi-center, non-interventional study of the safety and effectiveness of Omnitrope(somatropin) treatment in children: update on the United States cohort.
Backeljauw Philippe, Miller Bradley S, Levy Richard et al. · J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab · 2021
PMID: 33647196Observational

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Somatropin (substance)
SNOMED CT
395883003
UMLS CUI
C0169964
RxNorm CUI
61148
Labeler
Genentech, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 13 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
4
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.