Somatropin dosage: reported doses and schedule

Typical reported dose: Adult growth hormone deficiency: about 0.2 mg daily to start

• Adult GHD: low daily start: A starting dose of approximately 0.2 mg/day (range, 0.15–0.30 mg/day). once daily, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with confirmed GH deficiency. (source)
• Adult GHD: Genotropin weight-based option: Start at not more than 0.04 mg/kg/week; increase to not more than 0.08 mg/kg/week at 4–8 week intervals. weekly total divided into daily injections, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with confirmed GHD; weight dosing is less suitable in obesity. (source)
• Adult GHD: Humatrope or Zomacton weight dosing: Initiate at 0.006 mg/kg daily; increase as needed to a maximum of 0.0125 mg/kg daily. once daily, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with confirmed GHD; not recommended for obese patients. (source)
• Adult GHD: historical Nutropin limits: Start at no more than 0.006 mg/kg/day; maximum 0.025 mg/kg/day at age ≤35, or 0.0125 mg/kg/day above 35. once daily, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with GHD; Nutropin AQ NuSpin supply was discontinued. (source)
• HIV wasting: daily Serostim: 0.1 mg/kg once daily, up to 6 mg: <35 kg, 0.1 mg/kg; 35–45 kg, 4 mg; 45–55 kg, 5 mg; >55 kg, 6 mg. once daily at bedtime, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with HIV-associated wasting or cachexia. (source)
• HIV wasting: alternate-day Serostim: A starting dose of 0.1 mg/kg every other day should be considered in patients at increased risk for adverse effects. every other day, under the skin. Drug label. Studied in: Adults with HIV wasting at higher risk of GH side effects, such as glucose intolerance. (source)

These are doses reported in labels, trials or user reports, not a personal plan. Check the source behind each one.

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