Ngenla 24 mg/1.2mL
somatrogon-ghla · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Ngenla is a injection, solution containing somatrogon-ghla at 24 mg/1.2mL, taken subcutaneous. Manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Ngenla
- Generic Name
- somatrogon-ghla
- NDC Code (Product)
0069-0505- Manufacturer
- Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
- Strength
- 24 mg/1.2mL
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION, SOLUTION
- Route
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- BLA761184
- Marketing Start
- 07/31/2023
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NGENLA is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 3 years and older who have growth failure due to an inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone. NGENLA is a human growth hormone analog indicated for treatment of pediatric patients aged 3 years and older who have growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone ( 1 ).
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • NGENLA treatment should be supervised by a healthcare provider who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency ( 2.1 ). • Administer NGENLA by subcutaneous injection once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of the day in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or upper arms with weekly rotation of injection site ( 2.1 ). • The recommended dosage is 0.66 mg/kg based on actual body weight administered once weekly ( 2.3 ). • Individualize dosage for each patient based on the growth response ( 2.3 ). • Patients switching from daily growth hormone may initiate treatment with once-weekly NGENLA on the day following their last daily injection ( 2.3 ). • If more than one injection is required to deliver a complete dose, each injection should be administered at a different injection site ( 2.3 ). 2.1 Important Dosing and Administration Information • NGENLA treatment should be supervised by a healthcare provider who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency (GHD) [see Indications and Usage (1) ] . • Refe…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Acute critical illness after open heart surgery, abdominal surgery or multiple accidental trauma, or those with acute respiratory failure due to the risk of increased mortality with somatropin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Hypersensitivity to somatrogon-ghla or any of the excipients in NGENLA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. • Closed epiphyses. • Active malignancy due to the risk of malignancy progression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . • Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese, have a history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea or have severe respiratory impairment due to the risk of sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] . • Acute critical illness ( 4 ). • Hypersensitivity to somatrogon-ghla or excipients ( 4 ). • Closed epiphyses ( 4 ). • Active malignancy ( 4 ). • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy ( 4 ). • Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have severe respiratory impairment ( 4 ).
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 2 includes a list of drugs with clinically significant drug interactions when administered concomitantly with NGENLA and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 2 Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with NGENLA 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. Growth hormone inhibits 11βHSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11βHSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of NGENLA may result in inhibition of 11βHSD-1 and reduced serum cortisol concentrations. Intervention: Patients treated with glucocorticoid replacement for hypoadrenalism may require an increase in their maintenance or stress doses following initiation of NGENLA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Examples: Cortisone acetate and prednisone may be affected more than others because conversion of these drugs to their biologically active metabolites is dependent on the activity of 11βHSD-1. Supraphysiologic Glucocorticoid Treatment Clinical Impact: Supr…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Increased mortality in patients with acute critical illness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Severe hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Increased risk of neoplasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Glucose intolerance and diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Intracranial hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Fluid retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Hypoadrenalism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hypothyroidism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] • Progression of preexisting scoliosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] • Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] • Lipoatrophy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] • Sudden death in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Adverse reactions reported in ≥5% of patients treated with NGENLA are: injection site reactions, nasopharyngitis, headache, pyrexia, anemia, cough, vomiting, hypothyroidism, ab…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ngenla used for?
Ngenla contains somatrogon-ghla. It is a injection, solution taken subcutaneous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Ngenla a controlled substance?
Ngenla is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Ngenla?
The generic name for Ngenla is somatrogon-ghla. There are no other listed brand versions of somatrogon-ghla.
What is the NDC code for Ngenla 24 mg/1.2mL?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Ngenla 24 mg/1.2mL is 0069-0505, listed by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc.
Other Ngenla Dosages
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