What is the therapeutic effect of somatropin?

The therapeutic effect of somatropin is primarily to treat growth hormone deficiency. Somatropin is a synthetic form of human growth hormone used in pediatrics to promote growth in children with conditions such as Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and those who are growth hormone deficient. In adults, it can also be used in specific cases of growth hormone deficiency that may present as decreased muscle mass and increased fat, but its main established use remains centered on addressing growth deficiencies in children.

While monitoring height monthly is an important aspect of treatment to assess the drug's effectiveness in promoting growth, it is not a therapeutic effect of the drug itself. Reducing anxiety symptoms and increasing muscle mass, although possibly secondary effects or outcomes in specific circumstances, are not recognized therapeutic purposes of somatropin. The primary goal of somatropin treatment is to correct deficiencies related to growth hormone, ensuring the patient reaches a more typical growth pattern or addresses specific hormonal imbalances.