| Active substance |
Somatropin |
| Also known as |
Human Growth Hormone, HGH |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause an increase in blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
Somatropin |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/week in divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) |
Commonly 1-3 mg per day, depending on goals and tolerance |
| Effects |
Increased muscle mass, reduced body fat, enhanced recovery and healing |
| Formula |
C990H1529N263O299S7 |
| Half-life |
Approximately 3-4 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
No direct hepatotoxicity reported |
| Lab Test |
GH serum levels, IGF-1 levels |
| Main action |
Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans |
| Side effects |
Joint pain, muscle pain, swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome, increased risk of diabetes, abnormal growth of organs |
| Storage conditions |
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8В°C, do not freeze |
| Substance class |
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone |
| Trade name |
Norditropin |
| Use in sports |
Commonly used for performance enhancement and recovery |
| Water Retention |
Yes, can cause significant water retention |
| Active ingredient, IU |
48 |
| Release form |
Cartridge |
| Manufacturer |
Novo Nordisk |
