Who should not take Nutropin AQ?
Nutropin is NOT for: • Children and teenagers whose bones have finished growing • Patients who have certain types of eye disease caused by diabetes • Patients who have active cancer or any brain tumors • Patients who are critically ill after open heart surgery or abdominal (stomach) surgery, are severely hurt, or have severe breathing problems • Children and teenagers who have Prader-Willi syndrome and are very overweight or have trouble breathing • Patients with a known sensitivity to benzyl alcohol, an ingredient in the liquid used to mix Nutropin Injection. Sterile water should be used when mixing Nutropin for newborns. If any of these apply, talk to your doctor before you start taking Nutropin.
