Soma

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What is Soma

liposomal prostaglandin E1

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a peptide hormone made by the somatotropic cells in the pituitary gland. It helps regulate growth, metabolism, fat and muscle mass, and blood glucose levels. It’s been available as a recombinant form since 1985 and is available as a subcutaneous injection under various brand names. It is approved to treat growth hormone deficiency, growth failure, or short stature in children and adults, including conditions like Turner Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, and idiopathic short stature.

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Soma Overview & Background

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Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

liposomal prostaglandin E1

Effectiveness

How Soma Affects Patients

Somatotropin is a hormone that increases the size of many different parts of the body, including muscles and internal organs, as well as increasing red blood cells. It helps the body retain potassium and phosphorus and promote protein synthesis. It may also improve nutritional parameters in people with end-stage renal disease. Somatotropin is known to cause insulin resistance, meaning it can make it harder for the body to use insulin to control blood sugar levels. It also increases the breakdown of fat and decreases LDL cholesterol levels. In contrast, it increases the uptake of fat in skeletal muscle. In some cases, it can also lead to an increase in

How Soma works in the body

Somatotropin is used to treat conditions of growth failure, growth hormone deficiency, low body mass, and malnutrition. It works by binding to a receptor called the human growth hormone receptor, which triggers the release of special molecules called transcription factors. These transcription factors help to regulate the genes that control growth, leading to increased muscle and bone mass, and reduced fat mass. Somatotropin also increases the production of a molecule called insulin-like growth factor-1, which further stimulates linear growth. In the liver, somatotropin increases the production of proteins that bind to insulin-like growth factor-1, making it last longer

Warnings

Soma has twelve contraindications and should not be used while suffering from any of the conditions indicated in the following table.

Common Soma Drug Interactions

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Soma Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of somatropin in rats is 242 mg/kg orally, 828 mg/kg when inhaling, and 1100 mg/kg when applied to the skin. Overdose on somatropin can lead to episodes of low and then high blood sugar levels, swelling, and in more extreme cases, the signs and symptoms of gigantism and acromegaly.

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Soma Reviews: What are patients saying about Soma?

Patient Review

4/3/2014

Soma for Muscle Spasm

This prescription has helped me a lot with my severe back and neck pain. I'm able to sleep better at night, but during the day I still have a lot of pain and stiffness when I try to do things like shower or get dressed.

Patient Review

9/24/2014

Soma for Muscle Spasm

This medication has been a godsend for my back spasms and Fibromyalgia. I was getting no relief from flexeril or zanaflex, but this drug has helped immensely. The only downside is the occasional drowsiness, but that's a small price to pay for being pain-free!

Patient Review

4/15/2015

Soma for Backache

I suffered severe back trauma due to a slip and fall about 4 years ago. Even with shots for pain and physical therapy, this medication has helped me immensely. There are days where the pain is so bad I can't even stand up or sit down, but taking a soma alleviates the pain enough for me to function. It doesn't last forever, but it helps so much.

Patient Review

5/17/2015

Soma for Backache

I started taking soma for fibromyalgia 20 years ago to help with my sleep. It did help me sleep better, so I took 350 mg at bedtime. However, over time I developed a number of different symptoms that went away when I stopped taking soma:1) A very high white blood cell count2) Heart arrhythmia3) Several attacks a day feeling sick all over like I had the flu that lasted about one minute each time.I feel much better now that I've stopped taking Soma.

Patient Review

6/28/2015

Soma for Backache

This medication helps me fall asleep and stay asleep, which is a huge relief. I've been struggling with insomnia for years. When taken in conjunction with a sleeping pill, this drug finally allows me to get some much-needed rest.

Patient Review

1/31/2022

Soma for Muscle Spasm

This drug has been a godsend for my back spasms and tension headaches. I've never had any issues with addiction, but I can understand why some people might abuse them if they don't need them. They are hard on the stomach, so it's best to take them with food.

Patient Review

4/27/2022

Soma for Muscle Spasm

I've been taking this medication for over two decades, but my doctor recently stopped prescribing it. I've tried other muscle relaxers, but none of them work as well. I have a neck injury, and this was the only thing that provided relief.

Patient Review

5/15/2014

Soma for Muscle Spasm

I had a good experience with this drug and am curious about what other drugs it might interact with.

Patient Review

4/5/2014

Soma for Backache

Out of all the muscle relaxers I've tried, Soma is by far the most effective for me in terms of managing back spasms and fibromyalgia.

Patient Review

3/29/2014

Soma for Backache