Overview

DEUSTROPIN 4/12 (Recombinant Human Growth Hormone [rDNA origin]) is a growth hormone analog that is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency. It is a polypeptide hormone that has recombinant DNA origin.

DEUSTROPIN 4/12 Mechanism of Action

DEUSTROPIN 4/12 is a recombinant growth hormone that acts on bone, cartilage, and muscle to stimulate growth in childhood. It acts just like the natural growth hormone. It can be used to treat both children and adults with growth hormone deficiency. It increases the concentration of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1  (IGF-1) which plays a role in skeletal growth. It also increases the synthesis of protein and increases the lean body mass. 

DEUSTROPIN 4/12 Dosage

Weight-based dosing as directed by a physician.

DEUSTROPIN 4/12 Side effects

Headache nausea, fatigue, vomiting. weakness, eye problems, irregular heartbeats slurred speech, joint stiffness and impaired glucose tolerance.