Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin).
Blood pressure: Some people using Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may experience increased blood pressure inside the brain. Signs and symptoms of this condition include severe, ongoing headache, vision changes, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these occur, talk to your doctor or your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Cancer: There may be an increased risk of tumour growth, both cancerous and non-cancerous, when growth hormone is used by survivors of childhood cancer.
If your child complains of Headaches, vision changes, patches of skin that have changed colour or changes in behavior, contact your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Diabetes: Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, and glucose tolerance may change. People with diabetes may find it necessary to monitor their blood sugar more frequently while using Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin). If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, discuss with your doctor how Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Hypothyroidism (low level of Thyroid hormone): If you have uncontrolled hypothyroidism, treatment with Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may not work as well as it could. Discuss with your doctor how Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Treatment with Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may trigger hypothyroidism. If you experience unexplained weight gain, muscle aches or stiffness, constipation, dry skin, or fatigue, this may be a result of too little thyroid hormone and you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Pancreatitis: In rare instances, children using Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) experience inflammation of the pancreas. If your child has a history of pancreatitis, discuss with your doctor how Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Report signs of pancreatitis such as abdominal pain on the upper left side, back pain, nausea, fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, or swollen abdomen to your doctor immediately.
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Children who have been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome may experience breathing difficulties while using Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin). Rarely, these breathing difficulties may be fatal. This is more likely if the child is obese, already has breathing problems or has an infection. The breathing difficulties may include sleep apnea (not breathing while sleeping) or new or increased snoring.
Pregnancy: Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin), contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Seniors: The safety and effectiveness of using Norditropin Nordiflex (Somatropin) have not been established for adults over 65 years of age.
