Sogroya 10 MG/1.5ML 1 Pen contains a derivative of human growth hormone; it helps compensate for growth hormone deficiency and treat growth failure in children.

Sogroya ingredients

Sogroya injections contain the active ingredient somapacitan, a long-acting recombinant human growth hormone derivative. It works similarly to human growth hormone, which supports the growth of bones and muscles.

Indications for Use of Sogroya

Sogroya is used for:

• Treating growth hormone deficiency in children aged 3 years and older.

• Adolescents with growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency.

• Adults with growth hormone deficiency.

Sogroya dose

• The dose varies depending on age.

• For children: doses start at 0.16 mg per kilogram of body weight per week.

• For adults: doses range between 1.5 – 2 mg per week.

• Sogroya is administered once weekly.

• It is injected subcutaneously into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.

• The injection site should be rotated each time.

Side Effects of Sogroya

Sogroya injections may cause some side effects, such as:

• Headache.

• Hypothyroidism.

• Elevated blood sugar levels.

• Joint pain.

• Swelling of the extremities.

• Fatigue.

• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.

Contraindications

Sogroya pen should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its components.

• Any evidence of active cancer.

• Children with closed epiphyses (growth plates).

• Severe illness, post-surgical complications, acute respiratory failure, or similar conditions.

• Pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using Sogroya alongside any other medication, especially:

• Corticosteroids.

• Oral estrogens.

• Diabetes medications.

• Thyroid hormones.

• Epilepsy medications.

Storage Instructions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store in a refrigerator at 2 – 8°C.

• Do not freeze.

• If refrigeration is not possible, it may be stored at room temperature (up to 30°C) for a maximum of 72 hours.

• Keep in its original packaging, protected from light.