Skytrofa

Generic name:lonapegsomatropin [ LOE-na-peg-SOE-ma-TROE-pin ]
Drug class:Growth hormones

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Skytrofa?

Skytrofa is a form of human growth hormone used to treat people 1 year and older who weigh at least 25 lbs (11.5 kg) and have growth problems because of inadequate secretion of growth hormone.

Skytrofa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Call your doctor at once if you have severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back; increased thirst, increased urination; severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems; weight loss, changes in skin color, feeling very weak or tired.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Skytrofa if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a serious illness due to lung failure, or complications from recent surgery, injury, or medical trauma;

• closed epiphyses;

• active cancer;

• eye problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy); or

• Prader-Willi syndrome and you are overweight or have severe breathing problems (including sleep apnea).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• cancer (especially during childhood);

• diabetes;

• a head injury