LONAPEGSOMATROPIN-TCGD (Skytrofa) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

LONAPEGSOMATROPIN-TCGD

What is the Trade Name for LONAPEGSOMATROPIN-TCGD?

Skytrofa

What are the Indications for LONAPEGSOMATROPIN-TCGD?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) is a human growth hormone indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 year and older who weigh at least 11.5 kg and have growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). SKYTROFA is a human growth hormone indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 year and older who weigh at least 11.5 kg and have growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH) ( 1 ).

 

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