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Human growth hormone

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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 reviewed this

22 years experience

Drug Class

Antibody based drug

Brands

Norditropin • Genotropin • Protropin • Saizen • Serostim • Humatrope • Nutropin • Tevtropin

Side Effects

Common

Muscle pain
Headache
Irritation at injection site
Nausea
Fatigue
Gynecomastia
Paresthesia
Bone pain
Aching muscles
Numbness or tingling
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

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Hypopituitarism
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