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Somavert and Diabetes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Somavert and disease Diabetes for safety when used together.

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Somavert <> Diabetes

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Pegvisomant is an analog of human growth hormone (GH) that selectively binds to growth hormone (GH) receptors on cell surfaces, where it blocks the binding of endogenous GH, and thus interferes with GH signal transduction. The use of growth hormones opposes the effects of insulin on carbohydrate metabolism by decreasing insulin sensitivity; therefore, glucose intolerance may improve in some patients treated with pegvisomant. Diabetic patients should be monitored closely, and the doses of anti-diabetic drugs may be reduced as necessary to avoid hypoglycemia. Blood glucose levels should be evaluated as appropriate.

Somavert

Generic Name: pegvisomant

Brand Name: Somavert

Synonyms: n.a.

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