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Somatrogon
Somatrogon is a medicine in the class endocrine. It is used for growth failure.
- Classe del farmaco: Endocrine
- Indicato per: growth failure
Ultimo aggiornamento Fonti: US FDA label
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Endocrine
- Codice ATC
- H01AC08
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- iniezione
- Dosaggi comuni
- 24 mg
- Interazioni note
- 98 (Moderata: 57 · Minore: 41)
- Nomi commerciali
- 3
- Paesi e mercati
- 3
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Somatrogon-ghla binds the GH receptor and activates the STAT5b signaling pathway, raising serum IGF-1. GH and IGF-1 stimulate metabolic changes, linear growth and growth velocity in pediatric patients with GHD.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Unknown No human data for this long-acting growth hormone; no harm in rats at up to 45 times human exposure. UK label: not recommended in pregnancy or without contraception. Growth hormone is usually stopped once pregnancy is confirmed.
- Allattamento
- Unknown No milk data. UK label: decide whether to stop breastfeeding or the drug; US: weigh benefits. LactMed: poorly absorbed orally and unlikely to reach the infant, but with no experience an alternative may be preferred with a newborn or preterm infant.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Injection site reactions
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
- Pyrexia
- Anemia
- Cough
Controindicazioni
- Acute critical illness after open heart surgery, abdominal surgery or multiple accidental trauma, or acute respiratory failure
- Hypersensitivity to somatrogon-ghla or any excipients
- Closed epiphyses
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema may occur; seek prompt medical attention.
- Increased risk of neoplasms; monitor patients with preexisting tumors and childhood cancer survivors; discontinue if malignancy recurs.
- May decrease insulin sensitivity; monitor glucose periodically; antidiabetic doses may need adjustment.
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Interazioni principali (98)
- Alogliptin + Somatrogon Moderate
- Alogliptin-metformin + Somatrogon Moderate
- Alogliptin-pioglitazone + Somatrogon Moderate
- Canagliflozin-metformin + Somatrogon Moderate
- Chlorpropamide + Somatrogon Moderate
- Cyclosporin + Somatrogon Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Somatrogon Moderate
- Deflazacort + Somatrogon Moderate
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Somatrogon Moderate
- Dexamethasone + Somatrogon Moderate
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Domande frequenti
What is Somatrogon used for?
Somatrogon is a medicine in the class endocrine. It is used for Growth failure, Growth hormone deficiency.
What side effects have been reported with Somatrogon?
Injection site reactions, Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Pyrexia, Anemia, Cough.
Can Somatrogon be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unknown. No human data for this long-acting growth hormone; no harm in rats at up to 45 times human exposure. UK label: not recommended in pregnancy or without contraception. Growth hormone is usually stopped once pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding: Unknown. No milk data. UK label: decide whether to stop breastfeeding or the drug; US: weigh benefits. LactMed: poorly absorbed orally and unlikely to reach the infant, but with no experience an alternative may be preferred with a newborn or preterm infant.
What does Somatrogon interact with?
MediHelp lists 98 known interactions for Somatrogon. Moderate: 57 · Minor: 41. The most serious include Alogliptin, Alogliptin-metformin, Alogliptin-pioglitazone.
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