Pegvisomant is a protein containing 191 amino acid residues to which several polyethylene glycol polymers have been covalently bound in order to slow clearance from the blood. [5] The …

2025年1月17日 · Pegvisomant is a man-made protein that is similar to human growth hormone. Pegvisomant binds to the same receptor in the body as growth hormone, and blocks the …

2024年1月31日 · Pegvisomant is used to treat a condition called acromegaly, which is caused by too much growth hormone in the body, in patients who cannot be treated with surgery or …

Pegvisomant is a highly selective growth hormone (GH) receptor antagonist. It is used to treat acromegaly. Unlike dopamine or somatostatin analogs (which inhibit growth hormone …

Pegvisomant is a prescription medication used for the treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery or radiation therapy, or for whom these therapies …

2023年8月7日 · Somavert (pegvisomant) is a manufactured protein similar to human growth hormone (HGH) used for the treatment of acromegaly (a growth disorder caused by too much …

2020年2月10日 · Includes Pegvisomant indications, dosage/administration, pharmacology, mechanism/onset/duration of action, half-life, dosage forms, interactions, warnings, adverse …

PEGVISOMANT (peg VI soe mant) blocks growth hormone. It is used to treat acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone.

Find patient medical information for pegvisomant subcutaneous on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

What is this drug used for? It is used to treat acromegaly. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take this drug? If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other …