Buy Nutropin AQ Pen Cartridge, 10 mg/2 mL (Somatropin [rDNA origin] Injection) Online

Product Overview
The Nutropin AQ Pen Cartridge is a prefilled, ready-to-use solution of recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin), designed for use exclusively with the Nutropin AQ Pen injection device. Each cartridge contains 10 mg of somatropin in 2 mL of solution (5 mg/mL concentration), providing precise, convenient dosing for pediatric and adult patients requiring growth hormone therapy.

Indications
Nutropin AQ (somatropin [rDNA origin] injection) is indicated for:

• Pediatric patients with:

  • Growth failure due to inadequate endogenous growth hormone secretion

  • Chronic kidney disease up to the time of renal transplantation

  • Turner syndrome

  • Idiopathic short stature (ISS), defined by height SDS ≤ -2.25 and associated growth failure

• Adult patients with:

  • Growth hormone deficiency (GHD), either adult-onset or childhood-onset that has persisted into adulthood, confirmed by appropriate testing

Key Features

• Bioengineered Human Growth Hormone: Nutropin AQ contains somatropin derived from recombinant DNA technology, structurally identical to the natural hormone produced in the human pituitary.

• Sterile, Preservative-Free Solution: The solution is clear, colorless, and preservative-free, suitable for subcutaneous administration.

• Convenient Pen-Compatible Format: This cartridge is intended for use only with the Nutropin AQ Pen, which allows for accurate dose titration and simplified administration.

• Multi-Dose Cartridge: Each 10 mg/2 mL cartridge supports multiple doses, depending on individual treatment regimens.

Dosage and Administration

• Dosage is individualized based on patient condition, age, weight, and treatment response.

• Administer subcutaneously once daily; rotating injection sites is recommended to avoid lipodystrophy.

• Follow prescribing healthcare provider’s instructions carefully and use with the Nutropin AQ Pen device for precise dosing.

Storage and Handling

• Store unopened cartridges in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze.

• Once inserted into the pen and in use, the cartridge may be refrigerated or kept at room temperature (≤25°C/77°F) for up to 28 days.

• Protect from light and discard any unused solution after 28 days.

Important Safety Information

• Contraindicated in patients with active malignancy or known hypersensitivity to somatropin or any excipients.

• Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus or those undergoing glucocorticoid therapy.

• Routine monitoring of growth, IGF-1 levels, and glucose tolerance is advised.

Packaging

• 1 cartridge per box: 10 mg somatropin in 2 mL solution (5 mg/mL concentration)

• For use only with Nutropin AQ Pen