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I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
I. Growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency,II. Growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner Syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis,III. Growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI),IV. Growth disturbance (current height standard deviation score (H SDS) <-2.5 and parental adjusted H SDS <-1) in short children born small for gestational age (SGA) with a birth weight and/or length below -2 standard deviations (SD), who failed to show catch-up growth (height velocity standard deviation score (HV SDS) <0 during the last year) by four years of age or later,V. SAIZEN is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Adults must also fulfil the following criteria:,Childhood onset:,Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started,Adult onset:,Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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