Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd (Subcutaneous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 18, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Skytrofa

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Lonapegsomatropin

Uses for lonapegsomatropin-tcgd

Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd injection is used to treat growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency (inability to produce enough growth hormone). Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd is a man-made version of the human growth hormone. Growth hormone is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is necessary to stimulate growth in children.

Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using lonapegsomatropin-tcgd

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For lonapegsomatropin-tcgd, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to lonapegsomatropin-tcgd or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lonapegsomatropin-tcgd injection in children 1 year of age and older weighing at least 11.5 kilograms (kg). However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 1 year of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of lonapegsomatropin-tcgd injection in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd Subcutaneous