Pegvisomant (Systemic)

Brand Names : Somavert

Proper Use of This Medicine

To control the symptoms of your medical problem, this medicine must be taken as ordered by your doctor. Make sure that you understand exactly how to take this medicine .

Directions on how to prepare and inject the medicine are in the package. Read the directions carefully and ask your health care professional for additional explanation, if necessary.

Take within six hours of mixing the pegvisomant powder with the diluent

Do not use the solution if it is discolored or cloudy.

Dosing - The dose of pegvisomant will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pegvisomant. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form
  • For treating acromegaly:
    • Adults - At first, 40 mg injected by the doctor. Then, 10 mg daily injected by the patient. Higher doses may be needed, as determined by your doctor.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.