Whether you're just beginning GH therapy or you've been taking Nutropin for years, it's important to get your treatment questions answered by your healthcare professional.
This tool can help. In a few easy steps, create a personal discussion guide designed to help you start a conversation with your first and best source of treatment information: your doctor. It's easy.
We will use the information only to create your doctor discussion guide. Your information will not be saved.
I am years old
Please tell us a little bit about your child (or yourself, if you are the patient), so we can give you the most useful information we have:
I am:
Exploring treatment options for my child, including Nutropin
An adult exploring treatment options for myself, including Nutropin
An adult currently on Nutropin
A parent or legal guardian of a child currently on Nutropin
When did your child first start taking Nutropin?
When did you first start taking Nutropin?
To continue, please complete all the fields.
We will use the information only to create your doctor discussion guide. Your information will not be saved.
Please select the condition with which your child has been diagnosed:
PGHD (Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency)
ISS (Idiopathic Short Stature)
TS (Turner Syndrome)
CRI (Chronic Renal Insufficiency)
My child has not been diagnosed
PGHD (Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency)
Children and teenagers with growth failure who do not make enough growth hormone on their own.
ISS (Idiopathic Short Stature)
Children and teenagers with growth failure who are not likely to grow to their potential adult height, as determined by a doctor, and whose bones are still able to grow.
TS (Turner Syndrome)
Children and teenagers with growth failure who have Turner syndrome.
CRI (Chronic Renal Insufficiency)
Children and teenagers with growth failure who have chronic renal insufficiency-a slow loss of kidney function-and have not had a transplant.
My child has not been diagnosed
Diagnosis is the first step in treatment. Please see your doctor for a diagnosis.
Please select the condition with which you have been diagnosed:
AGHD (Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency)
I have not been diagnosed
AGHD (Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency)
Adults who have growth hormone deficiency that started either in childhood or as an adult due to brain surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, or diseases of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus
I have not been diagnosed
Diagnosis is the first step in treatment. Please see your doctor for a diagnosis.
Is your child is already taking GH therapy, but not with Nutropin?
Yes
No
I am already taking GH therapy, but not with Nutropin:
Yes
No
To continue, please give us your child's gender, age, and height.
We will use the information only to create a growth chart as part of your doctor discussion guide. Your information will not be saved.
Please tell us a little bit about your child, so we can give you the most useful information we have:
My child is:Male
Female
My child's current age:
My child's current height: feet
inches
Why are we asking for gender, age, and height?
Why are we asking for gender, age, and height?
To create a growth chart for your child as part of your doctor discussion guide. Your information will not be saved.
This calculator is provided for your information only, and is not meant to replace ongoing consultation with your healthcare professional. Only your healthcare professional can make a clinical evaluation of the progress you're making-but many patients and parents like to keep track themselves, and use the results as an incentive to keep treatment on track.
WHO IS NUTROPIN FOR?
Nutropin® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] and Nutropin AQ® [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection] are human growth hormone, available by prescription only.
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for children and teenagers with growth failure who:
Do not make enough growth hormone on their own
Have chronic renal insufficiency—a slow loss of kidney function—and have not had a transplant
Have Turner syndrome
Are not likely to grow to their potential adult height, as determined by a doctor, and whose bones are still able to grow
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for adults who:
Have growth hormone deficiency that started either in childhood or as an adult due to brain surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, or diseases of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus
Your doctor will test to see if growth hormone is right for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Nutropin and your safety:
Please read this important safety information carefully. Then, if you have any questions, talk with your doctor.
Nutropin is NOT for:
Children and teenagers whose bones have finished growing
Patients who have certain types of eye disease caused by diabetes
Patients who have active cancer or any brain tumors
Patients who are critically ill after open heart surgery or abdominal (stomach) surgery, are severely hurt, or have severe breathing problems
Children and teenagers who have Prader-Willi syndrome and are very overweight or have trouble breathing
Patients with a known sensitivity to benzyl alcohol, an ingredient in the liquid used to mix Nutropin Injection. Sterile water should be used when mixing Nutropin for newborns.
If any of these apply, talk to your doctor before you start taking Nutropin.
If you are about to start taking Nutropin, or are already taking it, be sure to tell the doctor who prescribed it:
About ALL of the medications you are taking, including supplements
If you have or develop a brain tumor
If you are given any new medication, especially glucocorticoid steroids like hydrocortisone or prednisone
If you are pregnant or if you become pregnant
About ANY other condition or illness you have or develop
What are the possible side effects of Nutropin?
You may experience discomfort, soreness, or redness where Nutropin is injected.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
Ongoing injection site discomfort
Curvature of the spine (scoliosis)
Joint pain
Puffy hands and/or feet (caused by fluid retention)
Changes in vision, a bad headache, or nausea with or without vomiting
Hip or knee pain
A need to limp when you walk
Pain in wrist (carpal tunnel)
Allergic reaction
Be sure to inject Nutropin at a different recommended place on your body each time. Your doctor or nurse should supervise the first injection and provide training and instruction.
Your doctor is your primary source of information about your treatment.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for Nutropin and Nutropin AQ, available from your pharmacy and at www.nutropin.com, for more about Nutropin and safety.
Questions? Call the Nurse Hotline at 1-866-NUTROPIN (1-866-688-7674).
The content available from this website is for informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or to Genentech Drug Safety/Adverse Events at 1-888-835-2555.
Nutropin and Nutropin AQ are registered trademarks; and NuSpin, growingopportunity, and Nutropin GPS are trademarks of Genentech Inc.
Nutropin® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] and Nutropin AQ® [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection] are human growth hormone, available by prescription only.
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for children and teenagers with growth failure who:
Do not make enough growth hormone on their own
Have chronic renal insufficiency—a slow loss of kidney function—and have not had a transplant
Have Turner syndrome
Are not likely to grow to their potential adult height, as determined by a doctor, and whose bones are still able to grow
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for adults who:
Have growth hormone deficiency that started either in childhood or as an adult due to brain surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, or diseases of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus
Your doctor will test to see if growth hormone is right for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Nutropin and your safety:
Please read this important safety information carefully. Then, if you have any questions, talk with your doctor.
Nutropin is NOT for:
Children and teenagers whose bones have finished growing
Patients who have certain types of eye disease caused by diabetes
Patients who have active cancer or any brain tumors
Patients who are critically ill after open heart surgery or abdominal (stomach) surgery, are severely hurt, or have severe breathing problems
Children and teenagers who have Prader-Willi syndrome and are very overweight or have trouble breathing
Patients with a known sensitivity to benzyl alcohol, an ingredient in the liquid used to mix Nutropin Injection. Sterile water should be used when mixing Nutropin for newborns.
If any of these apply, talk to your doctor before you start taking Nutropin.
If you are about to start taking Nutropin, or are already taking it, be sure to tell the doctor who prescribed it:
About ALL of the medications you are taking, including supplements
If you have or develop a brain tumor
If you are given any new medication, especially glucocorticoid steroids like hydrocortisone or prednisone
If you are pregnant or if you become pregnant
About ANY other condition or illness you have or develop
What are the possible side effects of Nutropin?
You may experience discomfort, soreness, or redness where Nutropin is injected.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
Ongoing injection site discomfort
Curvature of the spine (scoliosis)
Joint pain
Puffy hands and/or feet (caused by fluid retention)
Changes in vision, a bad headache, or nausea with or without vomiting
Hip or knee pain
A need to limp when you walk
Pain in wrist (carpal tunnel)
Allergic reaction
Be sure to inject Nutropin at a different recommended place on your body each time. Your doctor or nurse should supervise the first injection and provide training and instruction.
Your doctor is your primary source of information about your treatment.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for Nutropin and Nutropin AQ, available from your pharmacy and at www.nutropin.com, for more about Nutropin and safety.
Questions? Call the Nurse Hotline at 1-866-NUTROPIN (1-866-688-7674).
Please read the safety information below before entering the site
WHO IS NUTROPIN FOR?
Nutropin® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] and Nutropin AQ® [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection] are human growth hormone, available by prescription only.
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for children and teenagers with growth failure who:
Do not make enough growth hormone on their own
Have chronic renal insufficiency—a slow loss of kidney function—and have not had a transplant
Have Turner syndrome
Are not likely to grow to their potential adult height, as determined by a doctor, and whose bones are still able to grow
Doctors prescribe Nutropin for adults who:
Have growth hormone deficiency that started either in childhood or as an adult due to brain surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, or diseases of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus
Your doctor will test to see if growth hormone is right for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Nutropin and your safety:
Please read this important safety information carefully. Then, if you have any questions, talk with your doctor.
Nutropin is NOT for:
Children and teenagers whose bones have finished growing
Patients who have certain types of eye disease caused by diabetes
Patients who have active cancer or any brain tumors
Patients who are critically ill after open heart surgery or abdominal (stomach) surgery, are severely hurt, or have severe breathing problems
Children and teenagers who have Prader-Willi syndrome and are very overweight or have trouble breathing
Patients with a known sensitivity to benzyl alcohol, an ingredient in the liquid used to mix Nutropin Injection. Sterile water should be used when mixing Nutropin for newborns.
If any of these apply, talk to your doctor before you start taking Nutropin.
If you are about to start taking Nutropin, or are already taking it, be sure to tell the doctor who prescribed it:
About ALL of the medications you are taking, including supplements
If you have or develop a brain tumor
If you are given any new medication, especially glucocorticoid steroids like hydrocortisone or prednisone
If you are pregnant or if you become pregnant
About ANY other condition or illness you have or develop
What are the possible side effects of Nutropin?
You may experience discomfort, soreness, or redness where Nutropin is injected.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
Ongoing injection site discomfort
Curvature of the spine (scoliosis)
Joint pain
Puffy hands and/or feet (caused by fluid retention)
Changes in vision, a bad headache, or nausea with or without vomiting
Hip or knee pain
A need to limp when you walk
Pain in wrist (carpal tunnel)
Allergic reaction
Be sure to inject Nutropin at a different recommended place on your body each time. Your doctor or nurse should supervise the first injection and provide training and instruction.
Your doctor is your primary source of information about your treatment.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for Nutropin and Nutropin AQ, available from your pharmacy and at www.nutropin.com, for more about Nutropin and safety.
Questions? Call the Nurse Hotline at 1-866-NUTROPIN (1-866-688-7674).
Scroll down to view complete indication and safety information
![Nutropin [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection]: Growing Opportunity](/images/logo-nutropin-growing.png){kind=logo}
