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Pegvisomant
Latest prescription information about Pegvisomant. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Pegvisomant
Pronunciation : peg-VI-soe-mant
Trade Name(s):
International- Somavert. This medication is a growth hormone receptor antagonist, prescribed for acromegaly in people who have not responded to other therapies. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- SC- The recommended loading dosage is 40mg. Maintenance: 30mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, tumor, liver problems, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. * Monitor growth hormone blood levels, insulin-like growth factor ( a gene plays an important role in childhood growth) blood levels, and liver function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Body as a whole - Infection, pain, accidental injury, back pain, flu syndrome and chest pain. Gastrointestinal - Abnormal liver function, diarrhea and nausea. Central Nervous System - Dizziness and tingling. Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities. Heart - High blood pressure. Respiratory - Sinus inflammation. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2 to 8°C). Do not freeze it. |
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