Genotropin 12mg (36IU) by Pfizer

Genotropin Pfizer 12mg (36IU)

Genotropin 12mg (36IU) by Pfizer, is an injectable drug containing a Synthetic Growth Hormone (Somatropin) which is a deviate of human GH extracted from human pituitary glands. Genotropin is used for anti aging process, body building and fat loss purposes. Bodybuilders and athletes use it to enhance their exercise performance, muscle mass and their immune system. The positive effects on human body include: the stimulation of cells growth in all the organs of the human body, inducement of protein synthesis or the enhancement of metabolism and increase of the glucose transport. Genotropin is important as well in increasing both calcium retention and the mineralization of bones.

Genotropin 12mg (36IU) is considered a perfect drug in battle against aging. The normal dosage of human growth hormone for athletes is 8 -24 iu daily for bodybuilding purposes and 4 – 8 iu per day if only used for fat burning. Bodybuilders should take daily injections with 2 days pause every 6 days. Older patients are more sensitive to the compound and may require a smaller dose than younger athletes. Taken in high doses Genotropin may cause headache, nausea, vomiting and edema of ankles.

Side effects Genotropin 12mg

The growth of muscle tissue
Regeneration of body cells, healing and re-growth
Fat loss
Lowering blood cholesterol
The genotrophic manufacturer reports the side effects of Genotropin 12mg (36IU) which make it a product that should be handled with care and taking into account contraindications, as well as the benefit / risk ratio. Indeed, Genotropin can cause, in some cases, although infrequent, certain undesirable effects. Here is the list:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Swelling of the arms, as well as legs
Joint and muscle pain
Breast tissue development in men, known as gynecomastia
An increase in the risk of developing diabetes, because of its diabetic, dose-dependent effect and certain cardiac pathologies
An increase in the volume of internal organs, such as the stomach and intestines
Depletion of the body in potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Supplementation with these products is strongly recommended.
A disruption of circulating levels in thyroid hormones (mainly in T3).

Genotropin Dosage

The recommended dose of Genotropin for the treatment of pediatric growth failure due to Prader-Willi syndrome is 0.24 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 6-7 doses per week injected subcutaneously.

The recommended dose range of Genotropin for the treatment of pediatric small for gestational age syndrome (SGA) is up to 0.48 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 6-7 doses per week injected subcutaneously.

The recommended dose range of Genotropin for the treatment of pediatric growth hormone deficiency is 0.16 – 0.24 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 6-7 doses per week injected subcutaneously.

The recommended dose of Genotropin for the treatment of pediatric Turner syndrome is 0.33 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 6-7 doses per week injected subcutaneously.

The recommended dose range of Genotropin for the treatment of adult growth hormone deficiency is 0.15 mg – 0.3 mg per day injected subcutaneously, with monthly increases of 0.1 mg – 0.2 mg per day at the discretion of the supervising physician.

The recommended dose range of Genotropin for the treatment of pediatric idiopathic short stature is up to 0.47 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 6-7 doses per week injected subcutaneously.