| Features | |
| Active substance | Human Growth Hormone |
| Also known as | Human Growth Hormone, HGH |
| Blood pressure | Can increase blood pressure in some individuals |
| Chemical name | Somatropin |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/week, divided into daily injections |
| Dosage (sports) | 1-3 IU per day for performance enhancement |
| Effects | Increased muscle mass and strength, enhanced tissue repair, improved metabolism |
| Formula | C990H1529N263O299S7 |
| Half-life | Approximately 3.8 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity | Low |
| Lab Test | Measured via immunoassay for growth hormone levels |
| Main action | Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans |
| Side effects | Joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, swelling due to fluid in the body's tissues (edema), increased cholesterol levels, glucose intolerance, increased risk of diabetes and cancer |
| Storage conditions | Keep refrigerated |
| Substance class | Protein hormone, Peptide hormone |
| Trade name | Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, and others |
| Use in sports | Primarily used for its anabolic properties to increase muscle mass and performance |
| Water Retention | Yes, can cause significant water retention |
| Manufacturer | ZPHC |
| Packing | 10 VIALS OF 16 IU, W/O BAC WATER |