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Sogroya vs. Omnitrope

Sogroya (somapacitan or somapacitan-beco) is a long-acting growth hormone injection used to treat low growth hormone in adults and children age 2.5 years and older. It's also FDA approved for children with certain growth-related conditions, like Noonan syndrome and Idiopathic short stature. Sogroya (somapacitan) comes as a pre-filled pen that's injected under the skin once a week. Common side effects include headache, fever, and back pain.

• Growth problems caused by certain conditions in children age 2.5 years and older (e.g., low growth hormone, small for gestational age, Noonan syndrome, idiopathic short stature)
• Low growth hormone in adults

Children (treatment of low growth hormone)

• Common cold symptoms (17%)
• Headache (12%)
• Pain in the arms and legs (10%)
• Fever (9%)
• Injection site reaction (6%)
• Diarrhea (5%)
• Nausea or vomiting (5%)

Adults

• Back pain (10%)
• Joint pain (7%)
• Indigestion (5%)

• Higher risk of death during serious illness
• Severe allergic reactions
• New or returning tumors
• High blood sugar
• High pressure in the brain
• Swelling in the body
• Low hormone levels
• Bone and growth changes in children
• Swelling of the pancreas
• Fat tissue damage
• Higher risk of death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome

Omnitrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone therapy used to treat adults and children with low growth hormone. It's also used in children with certain conditions that affect growth, like Prader-Willi syndrome and Turner syndrome. The medication is given as an injection under the skin, usually once a day. Some side effects include headache, swelling, and joint pain.

• Growth problems caused by certain conditions in children (e.g., low growth hormone, Prader-Willi syndrome, small for gestational age, Turner syndrome, idiopathic short stature)
• Low growth hormone in adults

Children

• Bruising (9%)
• Headache (7%)
• Leg pain (5%)

Adults*

• Swelling in the arms and legs (2-18%)
• Joint pain (3-17%)
• Upper respiratory infections (13-16%)
• Pain in the arms and legs (2-15%)

*Adult data comes from a study where a similar growth hormone medication was used.

• Higher risk of death during serious illness
• Higher risk of death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
• New or returning tumors
• High blood sugar
• High pressure in the brain
• Severe allergic reactions
• Swelling in the body
• Low hormone levels
• Bone and growth changes in children
• Ear infections and heart problems for people with Turner Syndrome
• Fat tissue damage
• Swelling of the pancreas
• Benzyl alcohol warning for infants