SOMATROPIN (soe ma TROE pin) treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).


NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO Lifestyle Interactions

  • Thalidomide 100mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use while taking CNS depressants due to the risk for additive CNS depression and potential for other cognitive adverse reactions.
  • Thalidomide 100mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression, and can increase the risk of falling. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of CNS depression: slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Avoid the concomitant use of thalidomide with alcohol due to the potential for additive sedative effects. Additionally, using thalidomide and alcohol together may potentiate the adverse effect of peripheral neuropathy.

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