| Active substance |
Somatropin |
| Also known as |
Synthetic Human Growth Hormone, HGH |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause an increase in blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg body weight per week in divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) |
Can vary, often 1-3 IU per day |
| Effects |
Increased muscle mass, reduced body fat, enhanced tissue repair |
| Formula |
C990H1529N263O299S7 |
| Half-life |
Approximately 3.5 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
None |
| Lab Test |
Growth hormone blood tests, IGF-1 levels |
| Main action |
Stimulates growth and cell reproduction |
| Side effects |
Joint pain, muscle pain, increased risk of diabetes, swelling due to fluid in the body's tissues (edema) |
| Storage conditions |
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8В°C, do not freeze |
| Substance class |
Protein hormone |
| Trade name |
Omnitrope |
| Use in sports |
Performance enhancement and muscle growth |
| Water Retention |
Yes, can cause significant water retention |
| Active ingredient, IU |
30 |
| Release form |
Cartridge |
| Manufacturer |
Sandoz |
| Packing |
Package (1 cartridge) |
