SOGROYA
SOMAPACITAN-BECO
Indications and usage 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).
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage 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 ) Dosage and administration 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
Monitoring
- • 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.
Interaction Notes
- • 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.