For Patients on SOMAVERT
SOMAVERT® (pegvisomant for injection) is indicated for the treatment
of acromegaly in patients who have not responded well to surgery and/or radiation
therapy and/or other medical therapies, or for whom these therapies are not appropriate.
The goal of treatment is to normalize serum IGF-I levels.
Learn more about:
Using SOMAVERT
Side effect information
Your IGF-I levels
While you are on SOMAVERT, your doctor will check your IGF-I levels often. This
will
show how well your disease is controlled. Your doctor may change your dose
to help you achieve normal IGF-I levels.
Please see full Prescribing Information
and Patient Information.