Pegvisomant
Indications
- Treatment of acromegaly in patients with inadequate response to surgery, radiation, or both, and to treatment with somatostatin analogues (initiated by a specialist)
Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Pegvisomant. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Abnormal liver function tests and/or signs or symptoms of liver injury (further investigations may be required before treatment initiation—consult product literature); diabetes mellitus (adjustment of...
Side Effects
Common or very common Arthralgia; arthritis; asthenia; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dyslipidaemia; dyspnoea; eye pain; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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