Pegvisomant Dosage

Generic name: pegvisomant
Brand name: Somavert
Drug class: Growth hormone receptor blockers

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: INJ: 10 mg per mL, 15 mg per mL, 20 mg per mL, 25 mg per mL, 30 mg per mL

[10-30 mg SC qd]

Start: 40 mg SC x1 on day 1, then 10 mg SC qd; Max: 30 mg/day; Info: may adjust dose by 5 mg/day q4-6wk based on IGF-1 levels

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

[no adjustment]

baseline LFTs >3x ULN: weigh risk/benefit

SRC: NLM .