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Pegvisomant (SOMAVERT) – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: SOMAVERT

Strength: 20 mg | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 37950.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Pegvisomant (SOMAVERT)

Class:|Growth hormone receptor antagonist Use:|Treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and other medical therapies Adult dose:|Starting dose is 40 mg subcutaneously once, followed by 10 mg subcutaneously once daily; dose may be adjusted based on IGF-I levels Pediatric dose:|Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects:|Injection site reactions, liver function test abnormalities, nausea, diarrhea

Drug Class

|Growth hormone receptor antagonist

Uses & Indications

|Treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and other medical therapies

Storage Requirements

|Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F);

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Pfizer GmbH, GERMANY

Package Size

30's Package

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 37950.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

|Starting dose is 40 mg subcutaneously once, followed by 10 mg subcutaneously once daily; dose may be adjusted based on IGF-I levels

Pediatric Dose

|Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

|Injection site reactions, liver function test abnormalities, nausea, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms

Contraindications & Precautions

|Known hypersensitivity to pegvisomant or any of its components

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Pegvisomant (SOMAVERT) available in UAE pharmacies:

SOMAVERT 10 mg Solution For Injection SOMAVERT 10 mg Solution For Injection SOMAVERT 15 mg Powder and solvent for solution for injection SOMAVERT 20 mg Solution For Injection SOMAVERT 20 mg Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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