Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Somavert
(pegvisomant)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Treatment of adult patients with acromegaly who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and in whom an appropriate medical treatment with somatostatin analogues did not normalize IGF-I concentrations or was not tolerated. Treatment of adult patients with acromegaly who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and in whom an appropriate medical treatment with somatostatin analogues did not normalize IGF -I concentrations or was not tolerated.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain pegvisomant as their active ingredient composition:
Somavert
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
pegvisomant
Category
Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
Manufacturer
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
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