| Somavert® | |
| Brand Name: | Somavert® |
| Active Ingredient: | pegvisomant |
| Strength(s): | 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg |
| Dosage Form(s): | Injection |
| Availability: | Prescription only |
| Company Name: | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company |
| *Date Approved by FDA: | March 25, 2003 |
| *Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available to consumers at this time. | |
| What is Somavert used for? Somavert
is a medicine given by injection to treat acromegaly. Acromegaly is a disease caused by the body
making too much growth hormone.
Who should not use Somavert? You should not use Somavert if you are allergic to Somavert or any of its ingredients. What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?Tell your health care provider if you:
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your health care provider if you take:
These medicines may affect how Somavert works, or Somavert may affect how these medicines work. What are some possible side effects of Somavert? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Somavert. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) The most common side effects with Somavert are pain, infection, reaction at the site of injection, flu symptoms, nausea, and diarrhea. Some patients who have used Somavert have developed liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests before treatment with Somavert to check that your liver is working correctly. For more detailed information about Somavert, ask your health care provider or pharmacist. |