How to Use Humatrope

Here is your complete guide for how to use Humatrope HGH injections for the treatment of adult growth hormone deficiency. Your doctor (a hormone replacement therapy specialist) will prescribe Humatrope after running diagnostic blood tests to determine if you are growth hormone deficient.

It is important to follow all prescribed directions for the uses of Humatrope, including exact dosing orders. Do not increase or decrease the amount of Humatrope, or change the frequency of administration without first consulting with the HRT specialist.

Under no circumstances is Humatrope used for bodybuilding or athletic enhancement purposes. Not only are these uses considered illegal, taking HGH therapy when it is not medically necessary puts a person at risk for the development of potentially dangerous side effects.

We are often asked if there is a particular Humatrope dosage for weight loss. Once again, HGH injections are not used for the sole purpose of losing weight. HGH is not a diet. This treatment is aimed at increasing the level of growth hormone in the adult body back to its naturally ideal state. Since low GH levels do tend to slow down metabolic functions and increase the retention of belly fat, weight loss is one of the added benefits that many adults achieve.

Regarding a specific Humatrope dosage for anti-aging, the same theory as mentioned above applies. The doctor will not prescribe Humatrope with the intention of creating an anti-aging effect, but smoother skin, thicker hair, better mental functions, improved libido, and many other positive benefits will yield anti-aging qualities.

Humatrope Preparation

Now that you understand the uses for Humatrope, it is time to move on to the actual preparation of the medication. Humatrope comes in either a vial of lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder or in cartridges for the HumatroPen injector pen systems. We will start by explaining how to prepare the vials of Humatrope HGH.

Here are the mixing instructions for how to use Humatrope HGH vials:

1. Gather the following supplies:

• Vial of Humatrope HGH
• Bacteriostatic solution vial
• Alcohol wipes
• Mixing syringe
• Sharps container

2. Wash hands with soap and water

3. Uncap both vials and clean the rubber stoppers with an alcohol swab – let air dry

4. Uncap the mixing syringe, setting aside the cap and insert the needle tip through the center of the bacteriostatic fluid rubber stopper

5. Invert the vial upside down so the solution covers the needle tip and slowly pull the plunger back until the syringe is filled with the instructed amount of solution – remove needle and set aside the vial

6. Insert the mixing syringe needle into the Humatrope HGH vial and the vial to the side so that the needle is pointed at the vial wall and not straight down – slowly push in the plunger allowing the bacteriostatic solution to flow down the vial side

7. Remove the needle when the syringe is empty and carefully rotate (swirl) the bottle in a circular motion to mix the HGH solution – NEVER SHAKE HGH

8. Recap the needle and dispose in the Sharps container

You are now ready to proceed with the Humatrope use injection instructions in the next section. If you have a HumatroPen device, please follow the following mixing instructions. Since Humatrope injector pens come in different sizes, it is imperative that you use the proper cartridge with its corresponding pen – they are not interchangeable. The HumatroPen is available in 6, 12, and 24 mg sizes.

Here are the mixing instructions for how to use Humatrope cartridges:

1. Gather the following supplies:

• Humatrope HGH cartridge
• Diluent syringe
• Injection needle
• Sharps container

2. Remove the cover from the bottom of the diluent syringe and discard

3. With the Humatrope cartridge in one hand with the triangles pointing up, insert the cartridge straight into the diluent syringe all the way without twisting

4. Hold the combined unit firmly in your grasp and then depress the plunger slowly with your thumb until all the diluent enters the cartridge – this will require two or three presses of the plunger

5. Remove your thumb once all the diluent is in the cartridge and slowly separate the cartridge from the diluent syringe

6. Place the syringe cap on a hard, flat surface and push the syringe into the cap before discarding as directed

7. Gently and slowly turn the cartridge back and forth ten times until the solution is completely mixed and there are no crystals or particles in the fluid – let it sit for three minutes to continue dissolving and check that the solution is clear and not cloudy – NEVER SHAKE HGH

8. Uncap the HumatroPen, so the screw is exposed and attach the white cartridge tip to the screw and push the two together – turn until the unit is screwed together and secure

9. Take a fresh injection needle and remove the paper tab from the outer end before pushing the needle straight onto the cartridge – screw securely into place

10. Pull the outer and inner needle caps off, discarding the inner cap but saving the outer cap for additional use

11. Prime the cartridge for use by dialing clockwise on the unit as follows:

• 1.25 mg for the 6 mg pen
• 2.5 mg for the 12 mg pen
• 5.0 mg for the 24 mg pen

12. While holding the pen pointed up, push the injection button with your thumb until you see a stream of Humatrope come out of the needle – hold in place for five seconds

The HumatroPen injection device is now ready for use.

Step by Step Humatrope Injection Instructions

Your actual Eli Lilly Humatrope dosage will be determined by the hormone specialist. If this is not the first injection, always remember to take your Humatrope out of the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before using – but never keep it out longer than thirty minutes.

Humatrope dosage for adults is based on the level of growth hormone deficiency, a person’s age, weight, height, the degree of symptoms, and health. Do not change your dosage without speaking to your prescribing specialist. Humatrope administration is typically injected into the abdomen, slightly above and to the side of the belly button. Some people may be directed to administer this medication intramuscularly to the thigh. Your HRT provider will give you these instructions.

Always wash your hands and clean the injection site with an alcohol swab before proceeding. Examine your Humatrope dosage vial or cartridge for crystals or cloudiness, as well as the expiration date before continuing.

Administer your Lilly Humatrope dosage from the vial by following these instructions:

1. Using a new insulin syringe, remove the cap and set it off to the side for future use
2. Insert the syringe needle into the Humatrope HGH vial and turn it upside down until the solution covers the needle tip
3. Slowly pull the plunger back and fill the syringe as directed with the prescribed Humatrope dosage
4. Pull the needle out of the vial and insert the needle into the prepared injection site (if you have not prepared the site, recap the needle while you do so now)
5. Slowly push the stopper of the syringe down until all of the Humatrope HGH has entered the body
6. Remove the needle from the skin and replace the cap before discarding in the Sharps container
7. Place the Humatrope back in the refrigerator

Here are the instructions for how to use Humatrope pen:

1. Dial the prescribed Humatrope pen dosage by turning the dose knob counterclockwise
2. Insert the needle into the prepared skin and position thumb on injection button
3. Push down and hold the injection button for five seconds before removing needle
4. Check that the dose window display reads 0 indicating that the entire dose of medication has been administered
5. Recover the needle and take it off the pen – dispose it in the Sharps container
6. Recap the HumatroPen and return the unit to the refrigerator

For any questions about Humatrope HGH use or instructions, please contact Kingsberg Medical to speak with a hormone specialist.

Brian Leeber