Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (cont.)Medical Author:
Stephen Kemp, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Arthur B Chausmer, MD, PhD, FACP, FACE, FACN, CNS
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
George T Griffing, MD
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Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment in ChildrenMedicationsGrowth hormone deficiency can be treated with growth hormone replacement therapy. A drug called somatropin or growth hormone (Nutropin, Genotropin, Norditropin, Saizen, Humatrope) is injected into the fat underneath the skin. Shots are usually given daily. There is also a preparation of growth hormone (Nutropin Depot) that is designed to be given once or twice per month. |
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Many European paintings, particularly those of the Spanish Court, portray people with extremely short stature who may have had growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
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