Nutropin Depot
Generic name:somatropin [ rDNA-origin ]
Dosage form: for Injectable Suspension
Drug class:Growth hormones
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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The Nutropin Depot brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Nutropin Depot Description
Nutropin Depot® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injectable suspension] is a long‑acting dosage form of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH). Somatropin has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons. The amino acid sequence of the product is identical to that of pituitary‑derived human growth hormone. The protein is synthesized by a specific laboratory strain of E. coli as a precursor consisting of the rhGH molecule preceded by the secretion signal from an E. coli protein. This precursor is directed to the plasma membrane of the cell. The signal sequence is removed and the native protein is secreted into the periplasm so that the protein is folded appropriately as it is synthesized.
Somatropin is a highly purified preparation. Biological potency is determined using a cell proliferation bioassay.
The Nutropin Depot formulation consists of micronized particles of rhGH embedded in biocompatible, biodegradable polylactide‑coglycolide (PLG) microspheres. Nutropin Depot is packaged in vials as a sterile, white to off‑white, preservative‑free, free‑flowing powder. Before administration, the powder is suspended in Diluent for Nutropin Depot (a sterile aqueous solution).
Each 13.5 mg 3 cc single‑use vial of Nutropin Depot contains 13.5 mg somatropin, 1.2 mg zinc acetate, 0.8 mg zinc carbonate, and 68.9 mg PLG.
Each 18 mg 3 cc single‑use vial of Nutropin Depot contains 18 mg somatropin, 1.6 mg zinc acetate, 1.1 mg zinc carbonate, and 91.8 mg PLG.
Each 22.5 mg 3 cc single‑use vial of Nutropin Depot contains 22.5 mg somatropin, 2.0 mg zinc acetate, 1.4 mg zinc carbonate, and 114.8 mg PLG.
Each dosage size contains an overage of rhGH microspheres to ensure delivery of labeled contents.
Each 1.5 mL single‑use vial of Diluent for Nutropin Depot contains 30 mg/mL carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt, 1 mg/mL polysorbate 20, 9 mg/mL sodium chloride, and sterile water for injection; pH 5.8–7.2.
