Norditropin (somatropin) is a medication used to treat children who do not produce enough amounts of growth hormone. Growth hormone is a natural chemical released in the brain that allows you to grow in height. Norditropin can also treat Turner's syndrome (a female genetic disorder) and Noonan syndrome (another genetic disorder), says the National Library of Medicine. This medication is available as an injection, and dosage is based upon your individual medical condition, says Drugs.com.
Common Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, Norditropin can routinely cause blue or purple patches on your skin. It can also cause your skin to get very warm. These side effects are rather benign and should not be bothersome. However, call your doctor if these side effects persist for at least three to four days. Your doctor will lower your Norditropin dose.
Serious Side Effects
The National Library of Medicine says Norditropin can cause intracranial (within the skull) hypertension (high blood pressure) after eight weeks of receiving treatment. Symptoms of this condition include visual problems, nausea, headache, vomiting and papilledema (eye nerve swelling).
Norditropin can cause fluid retention and otitis media (ear infections). Drugs.com says Norditropin may cause bleeding gums, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), menstrual irregularities, bloody or brown urine, muscle pain or stiffness, weight gain, joint pain or swelling, trouble moving, black or bloody stools and paresthesias (numbness and tingling of your hands and feet). In rare cases, Norditropin can cause bone pain, bleeding, scoliosis, confusion, constipation, indigestion, frequent urination, personality changes and a fever. It can cause tumor, weakness, loss of consciousness and a fruity breath. Inform your doctor if you have these side effects.
Drugs.com says Norditropin can cause your hip bone to dislocate, especially if you suffer from Turner's syndrome or lack growth hormone. It can also cause your blood glucose levels to fluctuate.
Additional Concerns
Do not use Norditropin if you are allergic to it. You can develop facial swelling, extreme difficulty breathing, throat edema (swelling) and hives.
It is not known whether Norditropin can pass into human milk or to your baby during pregnancy. It is vital to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drugs.com says that you should inform your doctor if you suffer from any cancer, brain tumor, hypothyroidism (a condition in which your thyroid gland is inactive), otitis media (ear infections), scoliosis (curved spine), diabetes or any severe illness. Norditripin can exacerbate any of these conditions and cause the aforementioned effects.
You must tell your doctor about your over-the-counter and prescription medications as they can easily interact with Norditropin and lead to the aforementioned side effects.
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