VOSORITIDE (VOXZOGO 0.4mg) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VOSORITIDE

What is the Trade Name for VOSORITIDE?

VOXZOGO 0.4mg

What are the Indications for VOSORITIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VOXZOGO is indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients with achondroplasia who are 5 years of age and older with open epiphyses. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). VOXZOGO is a C type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients with achondroplasia who are 5 years of age and older with open epiphyses. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). ( 1 )

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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