What Is The Difference Between Norditropin and Genotropin?

What Is the Difference Between Norditropin and Genotropin?

HGH is a critical hormone in children and adults. Pediatric patients, as well as adult patients, can benefit from HGH injections.

Norditropin and Genotropin are synthetic forms of human growth hormone (HGH) prescribed to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and adults. How are these prescription medicines the same? How do they differ? How do you know which is right for you?

Both Genotropin and Norditropin are growth hormone injections containing the same active ingredient known as somatropin. Somatropin is a synthetic form of HGH made from recombinant DNA, so it is an exact biological duplicate of the HGH normally produced by your pituitary gland.

Each drug is given via a subcutaneous injection. They are the same medication prescribed for the same conditions and population. They differ only in the available dosages, forms, strengths, and relative costs.

Norditropin vs Genotropin: A Direct Comparison

Healthcare providers prescribe both Norditropin and Genotropin to treat growth hormone deficiencies. They are made and distributed by different pharmaceutical labs. Still, both are manufactured using recombinant human DNA, so it is biologically identical to somatropin – the HGH that is naturally produced by your pituitary gland.

Like all brands of HGH injections, you cannot, under any circumstances, legally purchase either of these medications without a doctor’s prescription. Neither drug should ever be used without medical supervision and proper medical advice.

The available daily dosages and their delivery methods are where Genotropin vs Norditropin differ slightly. Your prescribed dose of either form of HGH will vary based on your age, weight, and the condition it is being prescribed for.

Generally speaking, both HGH injections have the same benefits and the same risk of side effects. Both drugs may interact with certain medical conditions and other prescription medications. Please tell your doctor or healthcare provider about any medications you may be taking, even over-the-counter medicines and herbal supplements.

Using either drug without medical supervision could result in critical illness, extreme side effects like trouble breathing, and, in rare circumstances, even sudden death.

Genotropin: General Description

Genotropin is the prescription human growth hormone made by Pfizer. It is a recombinant human growth hormone indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to GHD, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, and idiopathic short stature, and for adults with either adult-onset or a continuance of childhood-onset GHD.

Norditropin: General Description

Norditropin® is the prescription human growth hormone made by Novo Nordisk. It is indicated for the treatment of growth failure, growth hormone deficiency, or HIV-related weight loss or wasting. Norditropin® may also be prescribed to increase height in children with certain disorders such as Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, idiopathic short stature, or Prader-Willi syndrome. It is also prescribed for adults with “age-related” or “adult-onset” growth hormone deficiency.

Genotropin Benefits

When prescribed as growth hormone therapy for the treatment of childhood GHD, Genotropin’s main benefits are increased skeletal, cell, and organ growth, enabling children to achieve proper stature. When used to treat adults who have been diagnosed with lower than normal HGH levels or “age-related” GHD, the benefits of Genotropin include:

• Increased protein metabolism.
• Improved carbohydrate metabolism.
• Loss of fat, particularly belly fat.
• Improved Mineral Metabolism – particularly increasing bodily potassium and phosphorus levels.
• Improved tissue metabolism – particularly an increase in collagen production.
• Reduction of severe fatigue/increased energy levels.

NorditropinBenefits

Norditropin is FDA-approved for treating growth hormone deficiency in men, women, and children. Norditropin is commonly prescribed as a growth hormone treatment for children who fail to reach growth milestones. However, it is also indicated for use in adults with growth hormone decline.

Our adult Norditropin patients have experienced a wide range of life-changing benefits, including:

• Boost physical strength and stamina
• Improve sexual performance and increase sex drive
• Amplify your ability to build lean muscle
• Aid in weight loss, particularly a reduction of belly fat
• Lead to better sleep
• Increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures
• Improve focus and cognition

Genotropin Side Effects

Genotropin is FDA-approved for treating growth hormone deficiency in men, women, and children. As such, it is generally regarded as safe. However, as with any prescription medication, it does have some possible side effects.

Some of the more common side effects of Genotropin® include the following:

• Injection site reactions include pain, redness/swelling, inflammation, bleeding, scarring, or rash.
• Other allergic reactions
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Fluid retention, swelling in the hands or feet.
• Abdominal pain
• Knee pain
• Blood in the urine
• Joint pain
• Low thyroid activity
• Mildly increased blood sugar.
• Possible increases in blood pressure.
• Possible increased risk of growth of cancer cells if cancer is already present.

See your medication’s insert or check with your healthcare provider for a complete list of potential side effects.

Intolerable side effects are rare. Any adverse effects can usually be mitigated by changing your dose or maybe switching to another brand of HGH.

Norditropin Side Effects

FlexPro pens are generally regarded as safe, and most of our patients on HGH therapy using Norditropin FlexPro have few if any, issues. However, like any prescription drug, Norditropin has some potential side effects.

Some of the most common side effects reported for Norditropin FlexPro include the following:

• Rash or inflammation at the injection site.
• Headaches.
• Dizziness.
• add

You can see a complete list of adverse reactions, warnings, contraindications, risks, and potential side effects by viewing your drug’s insert or following this link.

Most of our patients have a very good response to growth hormone injections like Norditropin or Genotropin and experience few, if any, side effects or adverse events on either medication.

Genotropin Warnings and Contraindications

According to its manufacturer, Genotropin:

• It should not be prescribed for children once all growth plates have closed.
• It is contraindicated for patients with diabetes.
• It is contraindicated for cancer patients as it may encourage the growth of cancer tumors.
• It is contraindicated in patients who are suffering from severe illness, particularly respiratory issues, or patients who are recovering from trauma or surgery.
• It should not be prescribed for children with PWS who are obese or have respiratory issues.
• It Should not be prescribed for patients allergic to somatropin or any other ingredients in Genotropin®.

Norditropin Warnings and Contraindications

Before accepting a prescription for Norditropin, please be sure to tell your prescriber if:

• You are a child who has Prader-Willi syndrome and is also severely overweight and/or has been diagnosed with sleep apnea
• Do not take Norditropin if you have cancer or other types of tumors, as HGH can stimulate tumor activity.
• Do not take Norditropin if you are allergic to it or its ingredients.
• Be sure to tell your doctor about any types of eye problems or visual issues, particularly if you have problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy).
• Do not take Norditropin if you are expecting or plan to become pregnant.
• Do not take Norditropin if you are currently breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. The ability to pass Norditropin through breastmilk, not the consequences of same, are unknown.

Genotropin Prescribing Information and Dosage

According to Pfizer, Genotropin can be prescribed in several different ways designed to suit many different needs and lifestyles. All require self-injections. The manufacturer prides itself on making Genotropin convenient and easy to administer through the use of injectable drug pens. These pen devices, known as the Genotropin Multiuse Pen and the Genotropin MiniQuick® pen, are one of the reasons why Genotropin is one of the most popular forms of HGH injections prescribed by doctors. The Genotropin MiniQuick® pen is quite popular because of the following features:

No dose setting—each MiniQuick contains one pre-measured dose.

No refrigeration needed

Packaged in a 7-day supply

MiniQuick Pens are the most popular way to prescribe and administer Genotropin.

MiniQuick pens can deliver 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.8 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.4 mg, 1.6 mg, 1.8 mg, and 2.0 mg doses of Genotropin®.

Genotropin Pens

The 5 mg pen is designed with a reusable device (GENOTROPIN PEN 5) for product reconstitution and drug delivery.

The 12 mg pen is designed with a reusable device (GENOTROPIN PEN 12) for product reconstitution and drug delivery.

Norditropin Prescribing Information and Dosage

Norditropin is a popular form of HGH therapy because it is conveniently sold in FlexPro pens. FlexPro contains your prescribed dosage of HGH in a ready-to-administer prefilled injectable pen. Novo Nordisk FlexPro pens range in dose from 5 mg/1.5 mL to 30 mg/3 mL.

How to Inject  Genotropin

The administration of growth hormones is very simple with Genotropin.

The Genotropin MiniQuick and other Genotropin Pens are the most commonly prescribed form of this medication. Either Genotropin Pen is premixed and pre-measured for you.

Genotropin Pen Instructions

The Genotropin pen is used to mix and inject lyophilized powder of somatropin. Complete instructions as provided by the manufacturer on how to use your Genotropin Pen can be accessed in video instructions or in PDF form by clicking on this link.

Genotropin MiniQuick Instructions

Genotropin MiniQuick is a device holding a 2-chamber cartridge of Genotropin, used to mix and inject a single dose of Genotropin.

Complete instructions on how to use your Genotropin MiniQuick, as provided by the manufacturer, can be accessed in video instructions or in PDF form by clicking on this link.

How to Inject Norditropin

Norditropin is a highly effective form of growth hormone replacement therapy for men and women. Norditropin is a popular choice for our HGH patients because of the convenience of the FlexPro injector pens. We prescribe the following doses:

5 mg/1.5 mL (orange): FlexPro® pen

10 mg/1.5 mL (blue): FlexPro® pen

15 mg/1.5 mL (green): FlexPro® pen

You can see full details on:

• How to use the FlexPro injector
• Understanding when and how to take your dose of Norditropin
• Storage and handling information for Norditropin

Visit the manufacturer’s website or click on this link.

Storage Information for Both Drugs

All brands of somatropin, including Norditropin and Genotropin, should be stored under refrigeration at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Somatropin or any brands of HGH injections should never be frozen, and this medication should be kept out of direct light.

The manufacturers of injectable pen devices say you can store the pen in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before use.

How to Buy Either Genotropin or Norditropin in the US

Like all somatropin products, you cannot buy a Norditropin FlexPro or any Genotropin Pen in the US without a diagnosis of GHD and a legitimate doctor’s prescription. However, we make getting a prescription for either medication relatively easy. To get a prescription to purchase either drug from our “Medications” page, all you have to do is:

1. Fill out our Contact Us form.

2. Be referred to a licensed healthcare provider specializing in treating age-related hormone loss.

3. Have your hormone levels checked with a simple blood test.

4. If steps 1,2 and 3 indicate you qualify, you will be given a prescription for the apropos FlexPro or MiniQuick pen with your required dosage. You can order it online from our HGH for sale page, and your HGH will be delivered right to your home!