| Pharmacy Drug Brand Name: | Somavert® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | pegvisomant |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Injection |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company |
| Date Approved by FDA *: | March 25, 2003 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Somavert used for?
Somavert is a medicine given by injection to treat acromegaly. Acromegaly is a disease or damage 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 (healthcare) provider?
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you:
- are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
- have diabetes.
- have or had liver problems.
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you take:
- insulin or other medicines for diabetes.
- narcotic pain or discomfortkillers.
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 comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Somavert. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)
The most common side effects with Somavert are pain or discomfort, 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.