Nordiflex 10mg Injection
Description:
- Category: Human growth hormone (hGH) agonist.
- Active ingredient: Somatropin.
Uses:
- Treats growth failure in children due to growth hormone deficiency.
- Treats Turner’s syndrome.
- Treats small for gestational age.
- Treats short stature of unknown cause.
- Improves muscle mass, exercise capacity, bone mineral density.
- Decreases fat mass.
Contraindications:
- Severe obesity.
- Acute critical illness.
- Upper airway obstruction.
- Sleep apnea.
- Cancer.
- Diabetes.
- Impaired glucose tolerance.
- Hypersensitivity.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Hypoadrenalism.
- Scoliosis.
- Pancreatitis.
Warnings:
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience breathlessness, rapid heartbeat, severe rash, swelling of arms or legs, or any other anaphylactic reactions.
- Regular monitoring of blood count, blood sugar, thyroid, and other vital parameters is required.
- Not safe to be used during pregnancy.
- Use with caution during breastfeeding.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your physician about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
Storage:
- Store Nordiflex 10mg injection in a refrigerator (2°C-8°C).
- Do not freeze.
Administration:
- Given under the skin (subcutaneously).
- Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional will show you how to inject the medicine.
- The physician will decide the injection dose based on your disease condition and severity.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Nordiflex 10mg injection is not safe to be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Nordiflex 10mg injection is used with caution in breastfeeding women.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Nordiflex 10mg injection is safe for patients with lung problems.
- Liver: It is unknown whether Nordiflex 10mg injection is safe for patients with liver problems.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Nordiflex 10mg injection is safe.
- Driving: Nordiflex 10mg injection does not affect your ability to drive and operate heavy machines.
Side effects:
- Serious: Visual changes, intracranial hypertension.
- Common: Swelling, arthralgia, upper respiratory tract infection, pain, edema, paraesthesia, headache, stiffness, tiredness, muscle pain, back pain.
FAQ:
Q1. How does Nordiflex 10mg injection work? Nordiflex 10mg injection stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the liver and other tissues. IGF-1 promotes growth and development by stimulating the growth of bones, cartilage, and muscles.
Q2. How is Nordiflex 10mg injection administered? Nordiflex 10mg injection is administered as a subcutaneous injection, which is injected just under the skin. The injection site can vary, but common areas include the thigh, buttocks, or abdomen. A physician should provide specific dosage and administration instructions.
Q3. Is Nordiflex 10mg injection available over the counter? No, Nordiflex 10mg injection is a prescription medication and is not available over the counter. It requires a prescription from a physician, and its use should be closely monitored.
Q4. What are the side effects of Nordiflex 10mg injection? Common side effects of Nordiflex 10mg injection can include injection site reactions, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, swelling of the hands or feet, and high blood sugar levels.
Q5. Are there any risks associated with Nordiflex 10mg injection use? While Nordiflex 10mg injection is generally safe when used as prescribed, some risks are associated with its use. Excessive doses or long-term use can lead to acromegaly (excessive growth of the hands, feet, and face), increased risk of diabetes, fluid retention, and increased pressure within the skull. Close monitoring is necessary to minimize the risk.
Fact Box:
- Molecule Name: Somatropin/Recombinant Human Growth Hormone.
- Therapeutic class: Growth Hormones.
- Pharmacological class: Human growth hormone (hGH) agonist.
- Indications: Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency.