Why do children with CRI need to take Nutropin therapy?
One reason that children with CRI may suffer from abnormal
growth and development is related to natural growth hormone. In
these children, natural growth hormone does not work as well as it
does in those who are healthy. That's why Nutropin therapy is
sometimes used to help children with CRI reach their full growth
potential.
What is the goal of Nutropin therapy in CRI?
The goal of Nutropin therapy for a child with CRI (up to the time of
renal transplantation) is to offset the impact of chronic kidney
disease on the growth process and to help the child achieve his or
her full adult height potential.
How long will my child have to continue Nutropin therapy?
Children with CRI should continue to receive Nutropin treatments
up to the time of renal transplantation, subject to their healthcare
provider's medical judgment. With time, Nutropin allows many
children with CRI to grow more normally.
Will my child still have to continue taking other kidney
medications, while receiving Nutropin therapy?
Yes, children with CRI must continue taking their other kidney
medications as prescribed by their healthcare provider in addition
to receiving Nutropin therapy. Nutropin merely treats one of the
problems of CRI rather than the disease itself. To help the Nutropin
therapy work as well as possible, children with CRI must also eat a
healthy diet.
Does Nutropin therapy have to be given at any special time
of day?
Your healthcare provider will look at your child's overall treatment
plan and determine the best time of day to give your child Nutropin
treatment. Many children with CRI are on dialysis to help keep
them healthy. Growth hormone is broken down by the kidneys, so
the type of dialysis the child receives may affect when the Nutropin
injection should be given.
