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Drug profile · INN

lonapegsomatropin

lonapegsomatropin (SKYTROFA (PREVIOUSLY LONAPEGSOMATROPIN ASCENDIS PHARMA)) is a growth hormone receptor agonist.

EMA: approved Systemic hormonal preparations (H01) H01AC09
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Drug details — lonapegsomatropin
Class
Systemic hormonal preparations (H01)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

lonapegsomatropin (SKYTROFA (PREVIOUSLY LONAPEGSOMATROPIN ASCENDIS PHARMA)) is a growth hormone receptor agonist.

Key facts

INN lonapegsomatropin
Brand SKYTROFA (PREVIOUSLY LONAPEGSOMATROPIN ASCENDIS PHARMA)
Mechanism Growth hormone receptor agonist
Target Growth hormone receptor
Therapeutic class Systemic hormonal preparations (H01)
ATC code H01AC09

Mechanism of action

Growth hormone receptor agonist

Primary target: Growth hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ASND0047 Phase 3 · Ascendis Pharma · Turner Syndrome (TS), idiopathic short stature (ISS), short

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Frequently asked questions

What is lonapegsomatropin?

lonapegsomatropin (SKYTROFA (PREVIOUSLY LONAPEGSOMATROPIN ASCENDIS PHARMA)) is a growth hormone receptor agonist.

What is the brand name for lonapegsomatropin?

SKYTROFA (PREVIOUSLY LONAPEGSOMATROPIN ASCENDIS PHARMA) is a marketed brand name for lonapegsomatropin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.