Pfizer Ngenla 60mg Somatrogon
- What is Somatrogon?
Somatrogon is a long-acting human growth hormone (HGH) analogue developed by Pfizer and OPKO Health. It is used to treat growth hormone deficiencies by stimulating growth in children and potentially adults who have inadequate levels of natural growth hormone.
Somatrogon is structurally similar to somatropin (the standard recombinant human growth hormone), but it has been modified to have a longer half-life in the body. This modification allows for less frequent dosing—typically once a week—compared to the daily injections required with traditional growth hormone therapies like somatropin.
The longer action of Somatrogon is achieved by attaching a portion of a protein called the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to the growth hormone molecule. This addition slows down the rate at which the hormone is cleared from the bloodstream, thus extending its duration of action.
Somatrogon offers similar benefits to traditional growth hormone therapy, including promoting growth in height, improving muscle mass, reducing body fat, and supporting overall development in children with growth hormone deficiency. It is administered via a subcutaneous injection, typically once a week.
Key Features of Pfizer NGENLA 60mg Pen:
Convenience: The NGENLA pen is a disposable, prefilled, and premixed device, simplifying the growth hormone injection process.
Certified Quality: NGENLA has received certification across multiple European countries and is top-tier product quality.
Ease of Use: With NGENLA, there's no need for reconstitution or loading. The pen is ready to use, providing consistent, effective treatment with once-a-week injections, delivering results comparable to daily HGH treatments.
Dosage and Administration Guidelines:
Standard Dosage: 0.66 mg/kg of body weight, administered weekly via subcutaneous injection.
Flexible Timing: Injections can be taken at any time of day, not limited to nighttime.
User-Friendly: Similar to Genotropin, NGENLA is easy to use. Simply attach the needle, select your dosage, and inject.
Dosage Examples:
Child (40 kg): 40 kg x 0.66 mg = 26.4 mg once a week
Adult (60 kg): 60 kg x 0.66 mg = 39.6 mg once a week
Adult (80 kg): 80 kg x 0.66 mg = 52.8 mg once a week
Dosages may be adjusted based on individual patient needs.