Saizen
Saizen Products are primarily used for
Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency, Pituitary dwarfism
About Saizen Products
Uses of Saizen Products
Somatropin is used for growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency and pituitary dwarfism.
Saizen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Saizen are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Rash.
How Saizen Products work
Somatropin has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right proportion.
Patient Concerns about Saizen Products
Frequently asked questions about Saizen Products
Frequently asked questions about Somatropin
Q. What is Saizen 5mg Injection used for?
Saizen 5mg Injection is a man-made form of human growth hormone used to treat growth failure in children and adults, including those with growth hormone deficiency, chronic kidney disease, Turner syndrome, or other growth-related disorders. It is also used to help maintain muscle mass in certain medical conditions.
Q. Who should not use Saizen 5mg Injection?
Individuals should not use Saizen 5mg Injection if they have active cancer, diabetic eye disease (proliferative or pre-proliferative retinopathy), acute critical illness from surgery or trauma, or if their growth phase has already closed and they are no longer growing.
Q. Can Saizen 5mg Injection affect blood sugar levels?
Yes, Saizen 5mg Injection may cause high blood sugar or worsen diabetes. People with diabetes, or those at risk, should have their blood sugar checked regularly during treatment.
Q. Does Saizen 5mg Injection increase the risk of cancer or tumour growth?
Saizen 5mg Injection should not be used if you have active cancer, and it may cause existing tumors to grow. People with a history of cancer should be monitored closely.
Q. Can Saizen 5mg Injection cause swelling or fluid retention?
Yes, Saizen 5mg Injection may cause fluid buildup, leading to swelling in the hands, feet, or face. This can also cause joint pain, muscle aches, or carpal tunnel syndrome in some patients.
Q. Is Saizen 5mg Injection safe for people with brain injuries?
Saizen 5mg Injection should not be started in people with acute, severe brain injuries or complications from brain surgery, as it may increase the risk of serious complications.
Q. Can Saizen 5mg Injection cause problems with the thyroid or adrenal glands?
Yes, Saizen 5mg Injection may affect thyroid or adrenal gland function. Your doctor may need to check your hormone levels during treatment.
Q. What heart-related risks are linked with Saizen 5mg Injection?
Saizen 5mg Injection can cause high blood pressure in the brain (intracranial hypertension), abnormal heart rhythms, or enlargement of the heart. These require prompt medical evaluation.
Products for Saizen
Saizen 5mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹3440
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