Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 8, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Voxzogo
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Pharmacologic Class: Natriuretic Peptide
Uses for vosoritide
Vosoritide injection is used to increase linear growth in children with a genetic disorder called achondroplasia who are 5 years of age and older with open epiphyses (bones are still growing).
Vosoritide is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using vosoritide
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For vosoritide, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to vosoritide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of vosoritide injection in children younger than 5 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Vosoritide injection is not indicated for use in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may o...
