Can Norditropin cause diabetes?

Norditropin® may cause serious side effects, including: new or worsening high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or diabetes.

How do you take NordiFlex with Norditropin?

The usual maximum dose is 1.0 mg per day. Inject your daily dose into the skin every evening just before bedtime. Norditropin NordiFlex growth hormone solution comes in a multidose disposable 1.5 ml pre-filled pen.

What happens if you inject too much growth hormone?

Possible side effects of excess hGH injections include: carpal tunnel syndrome. nerve, muscle, or joint pain. swelling of the arms and legs from fluid retention (edema)

What is Norditropin NordiFlex used for?

In adults Norditropin NordiFlex is used to replace growth hormone if their growth hormone production has been decreased since childhood or has been lost in adulthood because of a tumour, treatment of a tumour, or a disease that affects the gland which produces growth hormone.

Does Norditropin need to be refrigerated?

All Norditropin® products must be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F) prior to first use. Do not freeze and avoid direct light. After first injection, Norditropin® pens can either be stored outside of the refrigerator (up to 77°F) for use within 3 weeks, or in the refrigerator (between 36°F and 46°F) for use within 4 weeks.

Does Norditropin have generic?

The Norditropin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

How long does a Norditropin pen last?

Do not freeze and avoid direct light. After first injection, Norditropin® pens can either be stored outside of the refrigerator (up to 77°F) for use within 3 weeks, or in the refrigerator (between 36°F and 46°F) for use within 4 weeks.

How much Norditropin is in a nordiflex pen?

Norditropin NordiFlex 10 mg/1.5 ml, solution for injection in pre-filled pen Norditropin NordiFlex 15 mg/1.5 ml, solution for injection in pre-filled pen

How many mg of somatropin is in Norditropin?

Legal Category. Norditropin NordiFlex 15 mg/1.5 ml delivers a maximum of 4.5 mg somatropin per dose in increments of 0.075 mg somatropin. To ensure proper dosing and avoid injection of air, check the growth hormone flow before the first injection. Do not use Norditropin NordiFlex if a drop of growth hormone does not appear at the needle tip.

Does Norditropin come in a carton?

The cartridges are blister packed in a carton. Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg/1.5 ml is a multidose disposable pre-filled pen, which consists of a cartridge (Type I colourless glass) permanently sealed in a plastic pen-injector.

What is nordiflex®?

NordiFlex® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk Health Care AG. Availability of Novo Nordisk growth hormone devices and strengths varies by country. Important Note: The content of this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.