Zomacton

Alternate Name: Genotropin

Description: Zomacton is prescribed for the treatment of growth failure in children and adults. There is currently no generic version of Zomacton available. The average price of Zomacton is around $311 for a supply of 1, 5 mg powder for injection. Use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get great discounts on Zomacton at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Rapid growth or weight gain, swelling in your hands, legs, ankles, or feet Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness This medicine may cause the following problems:Hip bone dislocationIncreased risk for cancerChanges in blood sugar levelsIncreased pressure in the headFluid retention (extra water in the body)Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Increased risk for cancerAdrenal gland problemsThyroid problems Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, pituitary problems, scoliosis (curved spine), Turner syndrome, or a history of cancer. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Trouble breathing, wheezing, new or worsening snoring Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems:Hip bone dislocationChanges in blood sugar levelsIncreased pressure in the headPancreatitisIncreased risk for cancer, Some medicines can affect how somatropin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: CyclosporineBirth control pills or hormone replacement treatment (including estrogen)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineMedicine for seizuresSteroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.