Sogroya

Generic name:somapacitan-beco
Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use
Drug class:Growth hormones

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 2, 2020.

What is Sogroya?

• Sogroya is a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone, the same growth hormone made by the human body.
• Sogroya is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) and is used to treat adults who do not make enough growth hormone.

It is not known if Sogroya is safe and effective in children.

Who should not use Sogroya?

Do not use Sogroya if:

• you have a critical illness caused by certain types of heart or stomach surgery, trauma or breathing (respiratory) problems.
• you have cancer or other tumors.
• you are allergic to somapacitan-beco or any of the ingredients in Sogroya. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Sogroya.
• your healthcare provider tells you that you have certain types of eye problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy).

Before taking Sogroya

Before taking Sogroya, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• have had heart or stomach surgery, trauma or serious breathing (respiratory) problems.
• have had cancer or any tumor.
• have diabetes.
• have adrenal gland problems.
• are taking replacement therapy with glucocorticoids.
• have thyroid gland problems.
• have liver problems.
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Sogroya will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Sogroya passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take Sogroya while you breastfeed.

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