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- Therapeutic class
- Somatropin and somatropin agonists
- Habit forming
- Yes — controlled substance
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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SOGROYA is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 2.5 years and older with: • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). • Short stature born small for gestational age (SGA) and with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age. • Growth failure associated with Noonan syndrome (NS). • Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). SOGROYA is indicated for the replacement of endogenous GH in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). SOGROYA is a human growth hormone analog indicated for: Pediatric Patients: Treatment of pediatric patients aged 2.5 years and older with: • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). ( 1 ) • Short stature born small for gestational age (SGA) and with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age. ( 1 ) • Growth failure associated with Noonan syndrome (NS). ( 1 ) • Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). ( 1 ) Adults: Replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). ( 1 )
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Somapacitan-beco binds to a dimeric GH receptor in the cell membrane of target cells resulting in intracellular signal transduction and a host of pharmacodynamic effects. Some of these pharmacodynamic effects are primarily mediated by insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) produced in the liver, while others are primarily a consequence of the direct effects of somapacitan-beco.
How to use / dosing
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • SOGROYA treatment should be supervised by a healthcare provider who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of patients with growth hormone deficiency, pediatric patients born SGA, pediatric patients with NS, and pediatric patients with ISS. ( 2.1 ) • SOGROYA should be administered by subcutaneous injection once weekly, any time of the day, in the upper arms, thigh, abdomen or buttocks with regular rotation of injection site to avoid lipohypertrophy/lipoatrophy. ( 2.1 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for complete dosage, titration, and monitoring recommendations for pediatric and adult patients, including those aged 65 years and older, patients with hepatic impairment, and women receiving oral estrogen. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) For pediatric patients : • GH deficiency: Initiate SOGROYA with a dosage of 0.16 mg/kg body weight once weekly for treatment-naïve patients and patients switching from daily growth hormone (somatropin). ( 2.3 ) • SGA/NS/ISS: Initiate SOGROYA with a dosage of 0.24 mg/kg body weight once weekly for treatment-naïve patients and patients switching from daily growth hormone (somatropin). ( 2.3 ) • Individualize dosage for each patient based on the growth response. ( 2.3 ) • Patients switching from daily human growth hormone to once-weekly SOGROYA should choose the preferred day for the weekly dose and stop final dose of daily treatment the day before (or at least 8 hours before) taking the first dose of once-weekly somapacitan-beco. ( 2.3 ) For adult patients with GHD : • Initiate SOGROYA with a dosage of 1.5 mg once weekly for treatment naïve patients and patients switching from daily growth hormone. ( 2.4 ) • Increase the weekly dosage every 2 to 4 weeks by approximately 0.5 mg to 1.5 mg until the desired response has been achieved. ( 2.4 ) • Titrate the dosage based on clinical response and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations. ( 2.4 ) • The maximum recommended dosage for adult GHD is 8 mg once weekly. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Dosing and Administration Information • SOGROYA treatment should be supervised by a healthcare provider who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with growth failure due to GHD, pediatric patients born SGA, pediatric patients with NS, pediatric patients with ISS and/or adults with GHD [see Indications and Usage ( 1 )]. • SOGROYA should be administered by subcutaneous injection, once weekly, any time of the day, in the upper arms, thigh, abdomen or buttocks with weekly rotation of injection site. • Inspect visually for particulate matter and discoloration. SOGROYA should be a clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to slightly yellow solution. If the solution is cloudy or contains particulate matter do not use. • Advise patients to read the PATIENT INFORMATION and INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE leaflets enclosed with the SOGROYA prefilled pen. • SOGROYA is available in 3 single-patient-use prefilled pens with 3 different dosing ranges ( Table 1 ). Table 1. Strength and Dosing Range of SOGROYA Prefilled Pens Strength Dose increments (mg) Dose Delivery Range (mg) 5 mg/1.5 mL (3.3 mg/mL) 0.025 0.025 to 2 10 mg/1.5 mL (6.7 mg/mL) 0.05 0.05 to 4 15 mg/1.5 mL (10 mg/mL) 0.1 0.1 to 8 2.2 Perform Fundoscopic Examination Prior to Initiation of SOGROYA • Perform fundoscopic examination before initiating treatment with SOGROYA to exclude preexisting papilledema. If papilledema is identified, evaluate the etiology and treat the underlying cause before initiating treatment with SOGROYA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. 2.3 Recommended Dosage and Monitoring for Pediatric Patients • GH Deficiency: Recommended dosage of SOGROYA is 0.16 mg/kg based on actual body weight once weekly for treatment-naïve patients and patients switching from daily growth hormone (somatropin). • Small for Gestational Age (SGA), Noonan Syndrome (NS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS): Recommended dosage of SOGROYA is 0.24 mg/kg
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse drug reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Increased mortality in patients with acute critical illness [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Severe hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Increased risk of neoplasms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Glucose intolerance and diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Intracranial hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Fluid retention [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypoadrenalism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Hypothyroidism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Progression of preexisting scoliosis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] • Lipohypertrophy/Lipoatrophy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] • Sudden death in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] • Common adverse reactions reported in pediatric patients treated with SOGROYA include: cough, diarrhea, ear infection, headache, injection site reaction, nasopharyngitis, pain in extremity, pyrexia, respiratory tract infection, and vomiting. ( 6.1 ) • Adult patients with GHD: Adverse reactions reported in >2% of patients treated with SOGROYA are: back pain, arthralgia, dyspepsia, sleep disorder, dizziness, tonsillitis, peripheral edema, vomiting, adrenal insufficiency, hypertension, blood creatine phosphokinase increase, weight increase, anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc. at 1-800-727-6500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Pediatric Patients with GHD SOGROYA 0.16 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-controlled, parallel-group clinical study in 200 treatment-naïve, prepubertal pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Table 2 shows common adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 5% of patients treated with either SOGROYA or somatropin in this trial. Table 2. Adverse Reactions Occurring ≥5% in SOGROYA or Somatropin-treated Pediatric Patients (52 Weeks of Treatment) Somatropin (N=68) SOGROYA (N=132) Adverse Reactions % % Nasopharyngitis a 16.2 16.7 Headache 8.8 12.1 Pyrexia b 11.8 9.1 Pain in extremity c 2.9 9.8 Injection site reaction d 5.9 6.1 Diarrhea e 5.9 4.5 Nausea/vomiting f 5.9 4.5 Bronchitis 7.4 3 a Nasopharyngitis in the SOGROYA treatment group included nasopharyngitis (11.4%), rhinitis (3.8%), pharyngitis streptococcal (0.8%), acute sinusitis (0.8%), nasal congestion (0.8%), pharyngitis (0.8%), and sinusitis (0.8%). b Pyrexia in the SOGROYA treatment group included pyrexia (8.3%) and hyperthermia (0.8%). c Pain in extremity in the SOGROYA treatment group included pain in extremity (9.1%) and growing pains (0.8%). d Injection site reaction in the SOGROYA treatment group included injection site bruising (1.5%), injection site pain (1.5%), injection site hematoma (1.5%), injection site reaction (0.8%), and injection site swelling (0.8%) e Diarrhea in the SOGROYA treatment group included diarrhea (2.3%), gastroenteritis viral (1.5%), and gastrointestinal viral infection (0.8%) f Nausea/vomiting in the SOGROYA treatment group included vomiting (4.5%) and nausea (1.5%) Pediatric Patients Born Small for Gestational Age and with no Catch-up Growth by 2 Years of Age SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-comparator, basket clinical study in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with sh
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyUnsafe
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of SOGROYA during pregnancy; however, published studies describing the use of short-acting recombinant growth hormone (rhGH) during pregnancy over several decades have not identified any drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneously administered somapacitan-beco was not teratogenic in rats or rabbits during organogenesis at doses approximately 12 times the clinical exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 8 mg/week. No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in a pre- and post-natal development study with administration of somapacitan-beco to pregnant rats from organogenesis through lactation at approximately 275 times the clinical exposure at the MRHD (see Data) . The background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 2, 6, and 18 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 17. Fetal viability and development were not affected at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (31 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Transient, fetal skeletal variations (short/bent/thickened long bones) were observed at 18 mg/kg/day (261 times the MRHD, based on AUC). In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 1, 3, and 9 mg/kg every two days during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 18. Fetal viability and development were not adversely affected at somapacitan-beco dose of 1 mg/kg/every two days (12 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Reduced fetal growth was observed at doses ≥3 mg/kg/every two days (≥130 times the MRHD, based on C 12h ). In a pre- and post-natal development study in pregnant rats, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 4, 9, and 18 mg/kg twice a week from gestation day 6 through lactation day 18. No adverse developmental effects were observed in the offspring at doses up to 9 mg/kg (275 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Increased incidence of renal pelvic dilatation was observed on post-natal day 21 at 18 mg/kg (
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…of somapacitan-beco to pregnant rats from organogenesis through lactation at approximately 275 times the clinical exposure at the MRHD (see Data) .…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyConsult your doctor
…Increased incidence of renal pelvic dilatation was observed on post-natal day 21 at 18 mg/kg (630 times the MRHD, based on AUC), but was not observed in the adult F1 generation.…
LiverConsult your doctor
…patients, including those aged 65 years and older, patients with hepatic impairment, and women receiving oral estrogen.…
Warnings & precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Severe Hypersensitivity : Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema, may occur. In the event of an allergic reaction, seek prompt medical attention. ( 5.2 ) • Increased Risk of Neoplasm : Monitor patients with preexisting tumors for progression or recurrence. Increased risk of a second neoplasm in childhood cancer survivors treated with somatropin – in particular meningiomas in patients treated with radiation to the head for their first neoplasm. ( 5.3 ) • Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes Mellitus : SOGROYA may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Monitor glucose levels periodically in all patients receiving SOGROYA, especially in patients with existing diabetes mellitus or at risk for its development. ( 5.4 ) • Intracranial Hypertension (IH) : Perform fundoscopic examinations prior to initiation and periodically thereafter. If papilledema is identified prior to initiation, evaluate the etiology and treat the underlying cause before initiating. If papilledema occurs with SOGROYA, stop treatment. ( 5.5 ) • Fluid Retention : Was observed and may be dose dependent. Reduce dose as necessary. ( 5.6 ) • Hypoadrenalism : Monitor patients for reduced serum cortisol levels and/or need for glucocorticoid dose increases in those with known hypoadrenalism. ( 5.7 ) • Hypothyroidism : Monitor thyroid function periodically as hypothyroidism may occur or worsen after initiation of SOGROYA. ( 5.8 ) • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Pediatric Patients : May develop. Evaluate children with the onset of a limp or persistent hip/knee pain. ( 5.9 ) • Progression of Preexisting Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients : May develop. ( 5.10 ) • Pancreatitis : Consider pancreatitis in patients with persistent severe abdominal pain. ( 5.11 ) • Lipohypertrophy/lipoatrophy : May occur if SOGROYA is administered in the same location over a long period of time. Rotate injection sites on a regular basis. ( 5.12 ) 5.1 Increased Mortality in Patients with Acute Critical Illness Increased mortality has been reported after treatment with somatropin in patients with acute critical illness due to complications following open-heart surgery, abdominal surgery and multiple accidental trauma, as well as patients with acute respiratory failure [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . The safety of continuing SOGROYA treatment in patients receiving replacement doses for approved indications who concurrently develop these illnesses has not been established. SOGROYA is not indicated for the treatment of non-GH deficient adults. 5.2 Severe Hypersensitivity Serious systemic hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema have been reported with postmarketing use of somatropin. Inform patients and/or caregivers that such reactions are possible, and that prompt medical attention should be sought if an allergic reaction occurs. SOGROYA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to somatropin or any excipients in SOGROYA [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. 5.3 Increased Risk of Neoplasms Active Malignancy There is an increased risk of malignancy progression with somatropin treatment in patients with active malignancy [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Any preexisting malignancy should be inactive, and its treatment complete prior to instituting therapy with SOGROYA. Discontinue SOGROYA if there is evidence of recurrent activity. Risk of Second Neoplasm in Pediatric Patients In childhood cancer survivors who were treated with radiation to the brain/head for their first neoplasm and who developed subsequent growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and were treated with somatropin, an increased risk of second neoplasm has been reported. Intracranial tumors, in particular meningiomas, were the most common of these second neoplasms. Monitor all patients with a history of GHD secondary to an intracranial neoplasm while on somatropin therapy for progression or recurrence of the
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS SOGROYA is contraindicated in patients with: • Acute critical illness after open-heart surgery, abdominal surgery or multiple accidental trauma, or those with acute respiratory failure because of the risk of increased mortality with use of pharmacologic doses of SOGROYA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • Hypersensitivity to SOGROYA or any of its excipients. Systemic hypersensitivity reactions have been reported postmarketing with somatropin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . • Pediatric patients with closed epiphyses. • Active malignancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. • Pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese, have a history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea or have severe respiratory impairment due to risk of sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] . • Acute critical illness ( 4 ) • Active malignancy ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to somapacitan-beco or excipients ( 4 ) • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy ( 4 ) • Closed epiphyses in children used for longitudinal growth promotion ( 4 ) • Children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have severe respiratory impairment due to risk of sudden death ( 4 )
Pediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of SOGROYA have been established in pediatric patients 2.5 years of age and older for the treatment of: • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous GH. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a 52-week randomized, multi-center, open-label, active-controlled, parallel-group phase 3 trial in 200 treatment-naïve, pediatric patients aged 2.5 to 11 years with GHD [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . The safety profile from the pediatric trial was similar to that reported in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . • Short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 142 pediatric patients aged 2.6 to 10.7 years with short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . • Growth failure associated with NS. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 77 pediatric patients aged 2 to 11.1 years with growth failure associated with NS [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. • ISS. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 88 pediatric patients aged 2.8 to 10.8 years with ISS [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. The safety and effectiveness of SOGROYA have not been established in pediatric patients less than 2.5 years of age for the treatment of growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous GH, short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth, growth failure associated with NS, or with ISS. Risks in pediatric patients associated with growth hormone use include: • Sudden death in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome. SOGROYA is not indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with growth failure secondary to genetically confirmed Prader-Willi syndrome. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)] • Increased risk of second neoplasm in pediatric cancer survivors treated with radiation to the brain and/or head [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] • Progression of preexisting scoliosis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] • Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)]
⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.
Interactions (label text — not an interaction checker)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 7 includes a list of drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered concomitantly with SOGROYA and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 7. Clinically Important Drug Interactions with SOGROYA Replacement Glucocorticoid Treatment Clinical Impact: Microsomal enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD-1) is required for conversion of cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11βHSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11βHSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of SOGROYA may result in inhibition of 11βHSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations. Intervention: Patients treated with glucocorticoid replacement for hypoadrenalism may require an increase in their maintenance or stress doses following initiation of SOGROYA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. Examples: Cortisone acetate and prednisone may be affected more than others because conversion of these drugs to their biologically active metabolites is dependent on the activity of 11βHSD-1. Cytochrome P450-Metabolized Drugs Clinical Impact: Limited published data indicate that GH treatment increases cytochrome P450 (CP450)-mediated antipyrine clearance. SOGROYA may alter the clearance of compounds known to be metabolized by CP450 liver enzymes. Intervention: Careful monitoring is advisable when SOGROYA is administered in combination with drugs metabolized by CP450 liver enzymes. Oral Estrogen Clinical Impact: Oral estrogens may reduce the serum IGF-1 response to SOGROYA. Intervention: Patients receiving oral estrogen replacement may require higher SOGROYA dosages [see Dosage and Administration (2.5 )] . Insulin and/or Other Hypoglycemic Agents Clinical Impact: Treatment with SOGROYA may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Intervention: Patients with diabetes mellitus may require adjustment of their doses of insulin and/or other hypoglycemic agents [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. • Replacement Glucocorticoid Treatment : Patients treated with glucocorticoid for hypoadrenalism may require an increase in their maintenance or stress doses following initiation of SOGROYA. ( 7 ) • Cytochrome P450-Metabolized Drugs : SOGROYA may alter the clearance. Monitor carefully if used with SOGROYA. ( 7 ) • Oral Estrogen : Larger doses of SOGROYA may be required. ( 7 ) • Insulin and/or Other Antihyperglycemic Agents : Dose adjustment of insulin or antihyperglycemic agent may be required. ( 5.4 , 7 )
Overdose
10 OVERDOSAGE Acute overdosage could lead initially to hypoglycemia and subsequently to hyperglycemia. Overdose with SOGROYA is likely to cause fluid retention. Long-term overdosage could result in signs and symptoms of gigantism and/or acromegaly consistent with the known effects of excess endogenous growth hormone.
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