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Drug profile · INN

pegvisomant

pegvisomant (SOMAVERT) is a growth hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Systemic hormonal preparations (H01) H01AX01
US status approved
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Drug details — pegvisomant
US status
approved
Class
Systemic hormonal preparations (H01)
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

pegvisomant (SOMAVERT) is a growth hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pegvisomant
Brand SOMAVERT
Mechanism Growth hormone receptor antagonist
Target Growth hormone receptor
Therapeutic class Systemic hormonal preparations (H01)
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code H01AX01

Mechanism of action

Growth hormone receptor antagonist

Primary target: Growth hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is pegvisomant?

pegvisomant (SOMAVERT) is a growth hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pegvisomant?

SOMAVERT is a marketed brand name for pegvisomant. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of pegvisomant?

pegvisomant has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.