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Human growth hormone

Human growth hormone is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration in humans and other animals. It is produced by the pituitary gland (a pea sized structure at the base of the brain).
Dr. Tanikqua Moore
Dr. Tanikqua Moorereviewed this
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Drug Class

Antibody based drug

BrandsNorditropin, Genotropin, Protropin, Saizen, Serostim, Humatrope, Nutropin, Tevtropin

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Common

Muscle pain
Headache
Irritation at injection site
Nausea
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Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Growth hormone deficiency in children
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Hypopituitarism
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