Saizen

Saizen is a brand name of somatropin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

SAIZEN (somatropin recombinant - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: EMD SERONO
  
  Approval date: August 29, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 8.8MG/VIAL ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Saizen been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Saizen available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Saizen. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  hGH containing pharmaceutical compositions
  Patent 5,898,030
  Issued: April 27, 1999
  Inventor(s): Samaritani; Fabrizio
  Assignee(s): Applied Research Systems Ars Holding N.V
  Pharmaceutical compositions containing hGH stabilized by means of saccharose. The formulation is particularly suitable for stabilizing a lyophilisate of recombinant hGH.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • April 27, 2016
    
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See also...

• Saizen Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Saizen Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Saizen Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Cartridge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vial Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vials Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Somatropin, e-coli derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Somatropin, mammalian derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)