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Zorbtive

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Overview

What is Zorbtive?

Zorbtive (somatropin) for injection is a human growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology for subcutaneous use. Zorbtive has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons. Its amino acid sequence and structure are identical to the dominant form of human pituitary growth hormone. Zorbtive is produced by a mammalian cell line (mouse C127) that has been modified by the addition of the human growth hormone gene. Zorbtive is secreted directly through the cell membrane into the cell-culture medium for collection and purification.

Zorbtive is a highly purified preparation. Biological potency is determined by measuring the increase in the body weight induced in hypophysectomized rats.

Zorbtive is a sterile, lyophilized powder available in 8.8 mg vials for single-patient use. Each 8.8 mg vial contains 8.8 mg somatropin, 2.05 mg phosphoric acid and 60.19 mg sucrose.



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What are the available doses of Zorbtive?

For injection: 8.8 mg, lyophilized powder in a single-patient use vial for reconstitution ()

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Zorbtive?

How should I use Zorbtive?

Zorbtive is indicated for the treatment of short bowel syndrome in adult patients receiving specialized nutritional support.

The recommended dosage of Zorbtive in adults is 0.1 mg/kg subcutaneously once daily to a maximum daily dose of 8 mg for 4 weeks.


What interacts with Zorbtive?

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What are the warnings of Zorbtive?

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What are the precautions of Zorbtive?

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What are the side effects of Zorbtive?

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What should I look out for while using Zorbtive?

Zorbtive is contraindicated in patients with:


What might happen if I take too much Zorbtive?


How should I store and handle Zorbtive?

After Reconstitution with Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (0.9% Benzyl Alcohol): The reconstituted solution should be stored under refrigeration (2 to 8°C/36 to 46°F) for no more than 14 days. Avoid freezing reconstituted vials of Zorbtive.Zorbtive is packaged as NDC 44087-3388-7: