Pegvisomant Benefits & Uses

Pegvisomant is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Acromegaly

Pegvisomant Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pegvisomant Related Warnings

Is the use of Pegvisomant safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Pegvisomant without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Pegvisomant safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Pegvisomant for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegvisomant on the Kidneys?

Using Pegvisomant does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pegvisomant on the Liver?

Pegvisomant is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegvisomant on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pegvisomant for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pegvisomant with Other Drugs

Pegvisomant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Pentazocine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Dulaglutide

Pegvisomant Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pegvisomant unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Cancer
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Pegvisomant

Is this Pegvisomant habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pegvisomant has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pegvisomant as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pegvisomant only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pegvisomant is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pegvisomant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pegvisomant

You can take Pegvisomant with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pegvisomant

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pegvisomant.

Unknown