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Humatrope (somatotropin or somatropin) is a polypeptide hormone of recombinant DNA origin. Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, it is used to stimulate linear growth in pediatric patients who lack adequate normal human growth hormone.It has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons.ts amino acid sequence is identical to that of human growth hormone of pituitary origin (anterior lobe). Humatrope is synthesized in a strain of E. coli modified by the addition of a gene for human growth hormone.
1 Common side effects reported in adults and children taking Humatrope include injection site reactions, allergic reactions to the diluent, and hypothyroidism. 2  Additional common side effects in adults include swelling, joint pain, muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, unusual skin sensations, and high blood sugar. Your doctor should check your blood sugar regularly while you are taking Humatrope, especially if you have risk factors for diabetes. 2  If you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, your doctor should monitor your blood sugar closely during Humatrope therapy.