SOMATROPIN (Serostim) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SOMATROPIN

What is the Trade Name for SOMATROPIN?

Serostim

What are the Indications for SOMATROPIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SEROSTIM (somatropin) is indicated for the treatment of HIV patients with wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance. Concomitant antiretroviral therapy is necessary. SEROSTIM is indicated for the treatment of HIV patients with wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance ( 1 )

 

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