It promotes linear growth. Children with hypopituitarism sometimes experience fasting hypoglycemia that is improved with treatment. Growth hormone results in reduction in body fat with increased muscle growth development. This is not to be expected in growth hormone replacement therapy. Consult your physician or pharmaceutical company for further detail.
Growth hormone is a natural hormone of the body which is necessary for normal linear growth.
Growth hormone is therefore indicated for the long- term therapy of children who have growth failure due to inadequate growth hormone secretion. Growth hormone is generally prescribed in a dosage range of 0.06-0.1 mg per kilogram for each injection three times a week. In certain circumstances, higher doses may be required if growth rates decline to less than expected in response to the growth hormone. The rate of growth is measured in centimeters per year or inches per year. Consult your physician regarding your child's dose.