What are the precautions for growth hormone use?

  1. Check thyroid function regularly. Very few patients may develop hypothyroidism during the treatment process, and thyroxine tablets should be supplemented in time to avoid affecting the efficacy of the treatment.  2. Occasionally, redness, pain, itching and rash at the injection site are transient reactions and do not require special treatment. In a few cases, edema, joint swelling, headache and other fluid retention symptoms may occur at the beginning of the drug, which usually do not affect the treatment and daily activities and do not require special treatment. Those with severe symptoms should stop using the medication and contact the doctor.  3. Sometimes growth hormone can cause transient abnormal glucose metabolism, which is reversible. For children with diabetes or those with a family history of diabetes, blood glucose should be strictly monitored during use.  4. For patients with growth hormone deficiency caused by brain tumors or with tumors in the body, the potential disease progression or recurrence must be closely monitored.  5.Subcutaneous injection and frequent site change to prevent local fat atrophy.  6.Children who use growth hormone grow rapidly, take appropriate supplements of trace elements and calcium, and perform appropriate amount of sports, but do not perform strenuous sports to prevent the bones and joints from slipping.  7. Come to the hospital for examination every 3 months during the treatment period, and fast on the day of examination.  8.Inject subcutaneously every night before bedtime to avoid under-injection or omission, so as not to affect the efficacy. For those whose body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius or above, it is recommended to temporarily stop the drug and wait for the body temperature to stabilize.