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somatropin [rdna origin]

somatropin [rdna origin] (NUTROPIN) is a growth hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — somatropin [rdna origin]
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

somatropin [rdna origin] (NUTROPIN) is a growth hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN somatropin [rdna origin]
Brand NUTROPIN
Mechanism Growth hormone receptor agonist
Target Growth hormone receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Growth hormone receptor agonist

Primary target: Growth hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. growth hormone Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Cystic Fibrosis
  2. growth hormone Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Turner's Syndrome
  3. growth hormone Unknown · Ultragenyx UK · Werner's Syndrome

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  6. somatropin recombinant Growth hormone receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is somatropin [rdna origin]?

somatropin [rdna origin] (NUTROPIN) is a growth hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for somatropin [rdna origin]?

NUTROPIN is a marketed brand name for somatropin [rdna origin]. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of somatropin [rdna origin]?

somatropin [rdna origin] has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.