Sogroya Drug Information

Generic name: SOMAPACITAN-BECO

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Uses of Sogroya

  • is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 2.5 years and older with:
  • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH).
  • Short stature born small for gestational age (SGA) and with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age.
  • Growth failure associated with Noonan syndrome (NS).
  • Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). SOGROYA is indicated for the replacement of endogenous GH in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). SOGROYA is a human growth hormone analog indicated for: Pediatric Patients: Treatment of pediatric patients aged 2.5 years and older with:
  • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). ( 1 )
  • Short stature born small for gestational age (SGA) and with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age. ( 1 )
  • Growth failure associated with Noonan syndrome (NS). ( 1 )
  • Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). ( 1 ) Adults: Replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration of Sogroya

StrengthDose increments (mg)
5 mg/1.5 mL (3.3 mg/mL)0.025
10 mg/1.5 mL (6.7 mg/mL)0.05
15 mg/1.5 mL (10 mg/mL)0.1

Side Effects of Sogroya

  • The following clinically significant adverse drug 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 neoplasms [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 in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )]
  • Progression of preexisting scoliosis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]
  • Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )]
  • Lipohypertrophy/Lipoatrophy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )]
  • Sudden death in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )]
  • Common adverse reactions reported in pediatric patients treated with SOGROYA include: cough, diarrhea, ear infection, headache, injection site reaction, nasopharyngitis, pain in extremity, pyrexia, respiratory tract infection, and vomiting. ( 6.1 )
  • Adult patients with GHD: Adverse reactions reported in >2% of patients treated with SOGROYA are: back pain, arthralgia, dyspepsia, sleep disorder, dizziness, tonsillitis, peripheral edema, vomiting, adrenal insufficiency, hypertension, blood creatine phosphokinase increase, weight increase, anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc. at 1-800-727-6500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Pediatric Patients with GHD SOGROYA 0.16 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-controlled, parallel-group clinical study in 200 treatment-naïve, prepubertal pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Table 2 shows common adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 5% of patients treated with either SOGROYA or somatropin in this trial. Table 2. Adverse Reactions Occurring ≥5% in SOGROYA or Somatropin-treated Pediatric Patients (52 Weeks of Treatment) Somatropin (N=68) SOGROYA (N=132) Adverse Reactions % % Nasopharyngitis a 16.2 16.7 Headache 8.8 12.1 Pyrexia b 11.8 9.1 Pain in extremity c 2.9 9.8 Injection site reaction d 5.9 6.1 Diarrhea e 5.9 4.5 Nausea/vomiting f 5.9 4.5 Bronchitis 7.4 3 a Nasopharyngitis in the SOGROYA treatment group included nasopharyngitis (11.4%), rhinitis (3.8%), pharyngitis streptococcal (0.8%), acute sinusitis (0.8%), nasal congestion (0.8%), pharyngitis (0.8%), and sinusitis (0.8%). b Pyrexia in the SOGROYA treatment group included pyrexia (8.3%) and hyperthermia (0.8%). c Pain in extremity in the SOGROYA treatment group included pain in extremity (9.1%) and growing pains (0.8%). d Injection site reaction in the SOGROYA treatment group included injection site bruising (1.5%), injection site pain (1.5%), injection site hematoma (1.5%), injection site reaction (0.8%), and injection site swelling (0.8%) e Diarrhea in the SOGROYA treatment group included diarrhea (2.3%), gastroenteritis viral (1.5%), and gastrointestinal viral infection (0.8%) f Nausea/vomiting in the SOGROYA treatment group included vomiting (4.5%) and nausea (1.5%) Pediatric Patients Born Small for Gestational Age and with no Catch-up Growth by 2 Years of Age SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-comparator, basket clinical study in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with short stature born small for gestational age (SGA), Noonan syndrome (NS) or idiopathic short stature (ISS) compared to somatropin [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] . Table 3 shows the adverse reactions occurring at ≥10% in the SGA cohort with 141 pediatric patients. Table 3. Adverse Reactions Occurring ≥10% in SOGROYA or Somatropin-Treated Pediatric Patients with SGA at Week 52 Somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day (N=37) Somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day (N=35) SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=69) Adverse Reactions % % % Nasopharyngitis a 38 29 26 Respiratory Tract Infection b 30 20 26 Pyrexia 16 17 19 Cough c 16 9 16 Ear Infection d 16 17 13 Diarrhea e 8 6 10 Vomiting f 11 11 10 Bronchitis 11 11 7 a Nasopharyngitis in the SOGROYA treatment group included nasopharyngitis (15.9%), pharyngitis (2.9%), rhinitis (2.9%), pharyngitis streptococcal (1.4%), sinusitis (1.4%), and viral rhinitis (1.4%). b Respiratory tract infections in the SOGROYA treatment group included upper respiratory tract infection (20.3%), influenza (10.1%), metapneuomovirus infection (1.4%), mycoplasma infection (1.4%), pneumonia (1.4%), pneumonia bacterial (1.4%), pneumonia mycoplasmal (1.4%), respiratory syncytial virus infection (1.4%), and respiratory tract infection (1.4%). c Cough in the SOGROYA treatment group included cough (15.9%). d Ear infection in the SOGROYA treatment group included otitis media (7.2%), ear infection (2.9%), otitis externa (1.4%), and otitis media acute (1.4%). e Diarrhea in the SOGROYA treatment group included diarrhea (4.3%), gastroenteritis (4.3%), and gastrointestinal viral infection (1.4%) f Vomiting in the SOGROYA treatment group included vomiting (10.1%) Description of Select Adverse Reactions Adenoidal and tonsillar hypertrophy was reported in 1 (1%) subject with SGA in the first year of treatment with SOGROYA who received tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The adenoidal and tonsillar hypertrophy resolved after the procedure. Pediatric Patients with Growth Failure Associated with Noonan Syndrome SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-comparator, basket clinical study in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with NS compared to somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day [see Clinical Studies (14.3)] . Table 4 shows the adverse reactions occurring at ≥10% in the NS cohort with 77 pediatric patients. Table 4. Adverse Reactions Occurring ≥10% in SOGROYA or Somatropin-Treated Pediatric Patients with NS at Week 52 Somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day (N=28) SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=49) Adverse Reactions % % Respiratory Tract Infection a 29 43 Nasopharyngitis b 25 29 Diarrhea c 14 22 Ear Infection d 14 16 Cough e 14 14 Vomiting f 11 12 Pyrexia 25 10 Headache 7 10 Injection site reaction g 14 8 Abdominal Pain h 11 2 Wound 11 0 a Respiratory tract infection in the SOGROYA treatment group included upper respiratory tract infection (20.4%), influenza (10.2%), pneumonia (6.1%), influenza like illness (2%), respiratory syncytial virus infection (2%), respiratory tract infection (2%), respiratory tract infection viral (2%), upper respiratory tract infection bacterial (2%), and viral upper respiratory tract infection (2%). b Nasopharyngitis in the SOGROYA treatment group included nasopharyngitis (24.5%), pharyngitis (4.1%), bacterial infection (2%), herpes pharyngitis (2%), pharyngitis streptococcal (2%), pharyngotonsillitis (2%), and rhinitis (2%). c Diarrhea in the SOGROYA treatment group included gastroenteritis (14.3%), diarrhea (6.1%), gastroenteritis viral (2%), and parasitic gastroenteritis (2%). d Ear infection in the SOGROYA treatment group included otitis media (8.2%), otitis externa (4.1%), ear infection (2%), otitis media acute (2%), and otitis media chronic (2%). e Cough in the SOGROYA treatment group included cough (12.2%) and bacterial infection (2%). f Vomiting in the SOGROYA treatment group included vomiting (8.2%) and gastritis (4.1%). g Injection site reaction in the SOGROYA treatment group included injection site bruising (6.1%) and injection site hemorrhage (2%) h Abdominal pain in the SOGROYA treatment group included abdominal distension (2%) Pediatric Patients with Growth Failure Associated with Idiopathic Short Stature SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week was studied in a 52-week randomized, open-label, active-comparator, basket clinical study in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with ISS compared to somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day [see Clinical Studies (14.4)] . Table 5 shows the adverse reactions occurring at ≥10% in the ISS cohort with 87 pediatric patients. Table 5. Adverse Reactions Occurring ≥10% in SOGROYA or Somatropin-Treated Pediatric Patients with ISS at Week 52 Somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day (N=28) SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=59) Adverse Reactions % % Respiratory Tract Infection a 29 31 Nasopharyngitis b 21 22 Ear Infection c 7 12 Diarrhea d 25 10 Headache 11 10 Injection site reaction e 7 10 Cough f 11 5 Vomiting g 11 5 a Respiratory tract infection in the SOGROYA treatment group included influenza (16.9%), upper respiratory tract infection (6.8%), respiratory tract infection (3.4%), pneumonia (1.7%), pneumonia bacterial (1.7%), respiratory tract infection viral (1.7%), and viral upper respiratory tract infection (1.7%). b Nasopharyngitis in the SOGROYA treatment group included nasopharyngitis (15.3%), pharyngitis streptococcal (5.1%), pharyngitis (1.7%), rhinitis (1.7%), sinusitis (1.7%), and tracheitis (1.7%). c Ear infection in the SOGROYA treatment group included otitis media (6.8%), ear infection (3.4%), and otitis media acute (1.7%). d Diarrhea in the SOGROYA treatment group included gastroenteritis (3.4%), gastroenteritis viral (3.4%), diarrhea (1.7%), enterobiasis (1.7%), and parasitic gastroenteritis (1.7%). e Injection site reaction in the SOGROYA treatment group included application site reaction (1.7%), injection site bruising (1.7%), injection site hematoma (1.7%), injection site hemorrhage (1.7%), injection site pruritis (1.7%), and injection site urticaria (1.7%). f Cough in the SOGROYA treatment group included cough (5.1%). g Vomiting in the SOGROYA treatment group included vomiting (5.1%). Description of Select Adverse Reactions Adenoidal and tonsillar hypertrophy was reported in 1 (2%) subject with ISS in the first year of treatment with SOGROYA who received tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The adenoidal and tonsillar hypertrophy resolved after the procedure. Adult Patients with GHD SOGROYA was studied in adult patients with GHD in a 35-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with an active-control arm [see Clinical Studies ( 14.5 )] . Adverse reactions occurring >2% with SOGROYA are presented in Table 6 . Table 6. Adverse Reactions Occurring >2% in Adults with GHD Treated with SOGROYA and More Frequently # than in Placebo-Treated Patients for 34 Weeks Placebo (N=61) SOGROYA (N=120) Adverse Reactions % % Back pain 3.3 10 Arthralgia 1.6 6.7 Dyspepsia 3.3 5 Sleep disorder 1.6 4.2 Dizziness 1.6 4.2 Tonsillitis 1.6 3.3 Peripheral edema 1.6 3.3 Vomiting 1.6 3.3 Adrenal insufficiency 1.6 3.3 Hypertension 1.6 3.3 Blood creatine phosphokinase increase 0 3.3 Weight increased 0 3.3 Anemia 0 2.5 # Included adverse reactions reported with at least 1% greater incidence in SOGROYA group compared to the placebo group More SOGROYA treated patients shifted from normal baseline levels to elevated phosphate and creatine phosphokinase levels at the end of the trial compared to the placebo group (17.5% vs 4.9% and 9.2% vs. 6.6%, respectively); these laboratory changes occurred intermittently, and were non-progressive. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of somatropins. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders – osteonecrosis in pediatric patients.

Warnings & Cautions for Sogroya

  • Severe Hypersensitivity : Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema, may occur. In the event of an allergic reaction, seek prompt medical attention. ( 5.2 )
  • Increased Risk of Neoplasm : Monitor patients with preexisting tumors for progression or recurrence. Increased risk of a second neoplasm in childhood cancer survivors treated with somatropin – in particular meningiomas in patients treated with radiation to the head for their first neoplasm. ( 5.3 )
  • Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes Mellitus : SOGROYA may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Monitor glucose levels periodically in all patients receiving SOGROYA, especially in patients with existing diabetes mellitus or at risk for its development. ( 5.4 )
  • Intracranial Hypertension (IH) : Perform fundoscopic examinations prior to initiation and periodically thereafter. If papilledema is identified prior to initiation, evaluate the etiology and treat the underlying cause before initiating. If papilledema occurs with SOGROYA, stop treatment. ( 5.5 )
  • Fluid Retention : Was observed and may be dose dependent. Reduce dose as necessary. ( 5.6 )
  • Hypoadrenalism : Monitor patients for reduced serum cortisol levels and/or need for glucocorticoid dose increases in those with known hypoadrenalism. ( 5.7 )
  • Hypothyroidism : Monitor thyroid function periodically as hypothyroidism may occur or worsen after initiation of SOGROYA. ( 5.8 )
  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Pediatric Patients : May develop. Evaluate children with the onset of a limp or persistent hip/knee pain. ( 5.9 )
  • Progression of Preexisting Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients : May develop. ( 5.10 )
  • Pancreatitis : Consider pancreatitis in patients with persistent severe abdominal pain. ( 5.11 )
  • Lipohypertrophy/lipoatrophy : May occur if SOGROYA is administered in the same location over a long period of time. Rotate injection sites on a regular basis. ( 5.12 ) 5.1 Increased Mortality in Patients with Acute Critical Illness Increased mortality has been reported after treatment with somatropin in patients with acute critical illness due to complications following open-heart surgery, abdominal surgery and multiple accidental trauma, as well as patients with acute respiratory failure [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . The safety of continuing SOGROYA treatment in patients receiving replacement doses for approved indications who concurrently develop these illnesses has not been established. SOGROYA is not indicated for the treatment of non-GH deficient adults. 5.2 Severe Hypersensitivity Serious systemic hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema have been reported with postmarketing use of somatropin. Inform patients and/or caregivers that such reactions are possible, and that prompt medical attention should be sought if an allergic reaction occurs. SOGROYA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to somatropin or any excipients in SOGROYA [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. 5.3 Increased Risk of Neoplasms Active Malignancy There is an increased risk of malignancy progression with somatropin treatment in patients with active malignancy [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Any preexisting malignancy should be inactive, and its treatment complete prior to instituting therapy with SOGROYA. Discontinue SOGROYA if there is evidence of recurrent activity. Risk of Second Neoplasm in Pediatric Patients In childhood cancer survivors who were treated with radiation to the brain/head for their first neoplasm and who developed subsequent growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and were treated with somatropin, an increased risk of second neoplasm has been reported. Intracranial tumors, in particular meningiomas, were the most common of these second neoplasms. Monitor all patients with a history of GHD secondary to an intracranial neoplasm while on somatropin therapy for progression or recurrence of the tumor. New Malignancy During Treatment Because children with certain rare genetic causes of short stature have an increased risk of developing malignancies, thoroughly consider the risks and benefits of starting SOGROYA in these patients. If treatment with SOGROYA is initiated, carefully monitor these patients for development of neoplasms. There is risk of malignant changes of preexisting nevi with somatropin treatment in patients. Monitor patients on SOGROYA therapy carefully for increased growth or potential malignant changes of preexisting nevi. Advise patients/caregivers to report marked changes in behavior, onset of headaches, vision disturbances, and/or changes in the appearance of preexisting nevi . 5.4 Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes Mellitus Treatment with somatropin may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. New onset type 2 diabetes mellitus has been reported in patients taking somatropin. Patients with undiagnosed pre-diabetes and diabetes mellitus may experience worsened glycemic control and become symptomatic. Monitor glucose levels periodically in all patients receiving SOGROYA, especially in those with risk factors for diabetes mellitus, such as obesity, Turner syndrome, or a family history of diabetes mellitus. Patients with preexisting type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes should be monitored closely. The doses of antidiabetic agents may require adjustment when SOGROYA is initiated. 5.5 Intracranial Hypertension Intracranial hypertension with papilledema, visual changes, headache, nausea, and/or vomiting has been reported in patients treated with somatropin. Symptoms usually occurred within the first eight (8) weeks after the initiation of somatropin therapy. In all reported cases, intracranial hypertension-associated signs and symptoms rapidly resolved after cessation of therapy or a reduction of the somatropin dose. Perform fundoscopic examination before initiating treatment with SOGROYA to exclude preexisting papilledema and periodically thereafter. If papilledema is identified prior to initiation, evaluate the etiology and treat the underlying cause before initiating SOGROYA. If papilledema is observed by fundoscopy during SOGROYA treatment, treatment should be stopped. If intracranial hypertension is confirmed, treatment with SOGROYA can be restarted at a lower dose after intracranial hypertension-associated signs and symptoms have resolved. 5.6 Fluid Retention Fluid retention was observed during SOGROYA therapy. Clinical manifestations of fluid retention (e.g. edema and nerve compression syndromes including carpal tunnel syndrome/paresthesia) are usually transient and dose dependent. 5.7 Hypoadrenalism Patients receiving somatropin therapy who have or are at risk for corticotropin deficiency may be at risk for reduced serum cortisol levels and/or unmasking of central (secondary) hypoadrenalism. In addition, patients treated with glucocorticoid replacement for previously diagnosed hypoadrenalism may require an increase in their maintenance or stress doses following initiation of SOGROYA treatment. Monitor patients with known hypoadrenalism for reduced serum cortisol levels and/or need for glucocorticoid dose increases [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. 5.8 Hypothyroidism Undiagnosed/untreated hypothyroidism may prevent an optimal response to SOGROYA. In patients with GH deficiency, central (secondary) hypothyroidism may first become evident or worsen during treatment with somatropin therapy. Therefore, patients should have periodic thyroid function tests and thyroid hormone replacement therapy should be initiated or appropriately adjusted when indicated. 5.9 Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Pediatric Patients Slipped capital femoral epiphysis may occur more frequently in patients undergoing rapid growth. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis may lead to osteonecrosis. Cases of slipped capital femoral epiphysis with or without osteonecrosis have been reported in pediatric patients with short stature receiving somatropin. Evaluate pediatric patients receiving SOGROYA with the onset of a limp or complaints of persistent hip or knee pain for slipped capital femoral epiphysis and osteonecrosis and manage accordingly. 5.10 Progression of Preexisting Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients Somatropin, including SOGROYA, increases growth rate, and progression of preexisting scoliosis can occur in patients who experience rapid growth. Somatropin has not been shown to increase the occurrence of scoliosis. Monitor patients with a history of scoliosis for disease progression. 5.11 Pancreatitis Cases of pancreatitis have been reported in patients receiving somatropin. The risk may be greater in pediatric patients compared with adults. Consider pancreatitis in patients who develop persistent severe abdominal pain. 5.12 Lipohypertrophy/Lipoatrophy When SOGROYA is administered subcutaneously at the same site over a long period of time, tissue lipohypertrophy or lipoatrophy may result. Rotate injection sites when administering SOGROYA to reduce this risk [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )]. 5.13 Sudden Death in Pediatric Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome There have been reports of fatalities after initiating therapy with somatropin in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome who had one or more of the following risk factors: severe obesity, history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea, or unidentified respiratory infection. Male patients with one or more of these factors may be at greater risk than females. SOGROYA is not indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients who have growth failure due to genetically confirmed Prader-Willi syndrome. 5.14 Laboratory Tests Serum levels of inorganic phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase have increased after somatropin therapy, including SOGROYA. Serum levels of parathyroid hormone may increase with somatropin treatment.

Drug Interactions with Sogroya

  • Table 7 includes a list of drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered concomitantly with SOGROYA and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 7. Clinically Important Drug Interactions with SOGROYA 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. GH inhibits 11βHSD-1. Consequently, individuals with untreated GH deficiency have relative increases in 11βHSD-1 and serum cortisol. Initiation of SOGROYA 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 SOGROYA [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. Cytochrome P450-Metabolized Drugs Clinical Impact: Limited published data indicate that GH treatment increases cytochrome P450 (CP450)-mediated antipyrine clearance. SOGROYA may alter the clearance of compounds known to be metabolized by CP450 liver enzymes. Intervention: Careful monitoring is advisable when SOGROYA is administered in combination with drugs metabolized by CP450 liver enzymes. Oral Estrogen Clinical Impact: Oral estrogens may reduce the serum IGF-1 response to SOGROYA. Intervention: Patients receiving oral estrogen replacement may require higher SOGROYA dosages [see Dosage and Administration (2.5 )] . Insulin and/or Other Hypoglycemic Agents Clinical Impact: Treatment with SOGROYA may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Intervention: Patients with diabetes mellitus may require adjustment of their doses of insulin and/or other hypoglycemic agents [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )].
  • Replacement Glucocorticoid Treatment : Patients treated with glucocorticoid for hypoadrenalism may require an increase in their maintenance or stress doses following initiation of SOGROYA. ( 7 )
  • Cytochrome P450-Metabolized Drugs : SOGROYA may alter the clearance. Monitor carefully if used with SOGROYA. ( 7 )
  • Oral Estrogen : Larger doses of SOGROYA may be required. ( 7 )
  • Insulin and/or Other Antihyperglycemic Agents : Dose adjustment of insulin or antihyperglycemic agent may be required. ( 5.4 , 7 )

Pregnancy Safety for Sogroya

Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of SOGROYA during pregnancy; however, published studies describing the use of short-acting recombinant growth hormone (rhGH) during pregnancy over several decades have not identified any drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneously administered somapacitan-beco was not teratogenic in rats or rabbits during organogenesis at doses approximately 12 times the clinical exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 8 mg/week. No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in a pre- and post-natal development study with administration of somapacitan-beco to pregnant rats from organogenesis through lactation at approximately 275 times the clinical exposure at the MRHD (see Data). The background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 2, 6, and 18 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 17. Fetal viability and development were not affected at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (31 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Transient, fetal skeletal variations (short/bent/thickened long bones) were observed at 18 mg/kg/day (261 times the MRHD, based on AUC). In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 1, 3, and 9 mg/kg every two days during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 18. Fetal viability and development were not adversely affected at somapacitan-beco dose of 1 mg/kg/every two days (12 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Reduced fetal growth was observed at doses ≥3 mg/kg/every two days (≥130 times the MRHD, based on C 12h ). In a pre- and post-natal development study in pregnant rats, somapacitan-beco was administered by subcutaneous injection at doses of 4, 9, and 18 mg/kg twice a week from gestation day 6 through lactation day 18. No adverse developmental effects were observed in the offspring at doses up to 9 mg/kg (275 times the MRHD, based on AUC). Increased incidence of renal pelvic dilatation was observed on post-natal day 21 at 18 mg/kg (630 times the MRHD, based on AUC), but was not observed in the adult F1 generation.

Pediatric Use of Sogroya

  • Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of SOGROYA have been established in pediatric patients 2.5 years of age and older for the treatment of:
  • Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous GH. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a 52-week randomized, multi-center, open-label, active-controlled, parallel-group phase 3 trial in 200 treatment-naïve, pediatric patients aged 2.5 to 11 years with GHD [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . The safety profile from the pediatric trial was similar to that reported in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] .
  • Short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 142 pediatric patients aged 2.6 to 10.7 years with short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth by 2 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] .
  • Growth failure associated with NS. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 77 pediatric patients aged 2 to 11.1 years with growth failure associated with NS [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
  • ISS. The use of SOGROYA for this indication is supported by evidence from a multi-center, randomized open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study in 88 pediatric patients aged 2.8 to 10.8 years with ISS [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. The safety and effectiveness of SOGROYA have not been established in pediatric patients less than 2.5 years of age for the treatment of growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous GH, short stature born SGA with no catch-up growth, growth failure associated with NS, or with ISS. Risks in pediatric patients associated with growth hormone use include:
  • Sudden death in pediatric patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome. SOGROYA is not indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with growth failure secondary to genetically confirmed Prader-Willi syndrome. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)]
  • Increased risk of second neoplasm in pediatric cancer survivors treated with radiation to the brain and/or head [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]
  • Progression of preexisting scoliosis in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]
  • Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)]

Contraindications for Sogroya

  • is contraindicated in patients with:
  • Acute critical illness after open-heart surgery, abdominal surgery or multiple accidental trauma, or those with acute respiratory failure because of the risk of increased mortality with use of pharmacologic doses of SOGROYA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .
  • Hypersensitivity to SOGROYA or any of its excipients. Systemic hypersensitivity reactions have been reported postmarketing with somatropin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
  • Pediatric patients with closed epiphyses.
  • Active malignancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )].
  • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
  • Pediatric patients with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese, have a history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea or have severe respiratory impairment due to risk of sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] .
  • Acute critical illness ( 4 )
  • Active malignancy ( 4 )
  • Hypersensitivity to somapacitan-beco or excipients ( 4 )
  • Active proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy ( 4 )
  • Closed epiphyses in children used for longitudinal growth promotion ( 4 )
  • Children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have severe respiratory impairment due to risk of sudden death ( 4 )

Overdosage Information for Sogroya

Acute overdosage could lead initially to hypoglycemia and subsequently to hyperglycemia. Overdose with SOGROYA is likely to cause fluid retention. Long-term overdosage could result in signs and symptoms of gigantism and/or acromegaly consistent with the known effects of excess endogenous growth hormone.

Clinical Studies of Sogroya

Pediatric Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)

A randomized, open-label, active-controlled, parallel-group phase 3 study was conducted in 200 treatment-naïve, pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) (NCT03811535). The primary efficacy endpoint was annualized height velocity at Week 52. One hundred thirty-two patients received 0.16 mg/kg/week SOGROYA, and 68 received 0.034 mg/kg/day daily somatropin. The patients ranged in age from 2.5 to 11 years with a mean of 6.4 years. Of these patients, 74.5% were male and 25.5% were female.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of patients were Caucasian, 37% of patients were Asian, 0.5% of patients were Black or African American, 5.0% were not reported, and 0.5% were categorized as “other.” The mean baseline height standard deviation score (SDS) of -2.99 in SOGROYA group and -3.47 in daily somatropin group. Treatment with once-weekly SOGROYA for 52 weeks resulted in an annualized height velocity of 11.2 cm/year. Patients treated with daily somatropin achieved an annualized height velocity of 11.7 cm/year after 52 weeks of treatment.

Refer to Table 8. Table 8. Annualized Height Velocity at Week 52 in Pediatric Patients with GHD Once-Weekly SOGROYA (N=132) Daily somatropin (N=68) Estimate of treatment difference (95% CI) (SOGROYA minus daily somatropin) Annualized Height Velocity (cm/year) 11.2 11.7 -

The mean increase in height

SDS over the 52-week period was 1.25 and 1.30 in the once-weekly SOGROYA and daily somatropin groups, respectively.

Pediatric Patients Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

A multi-center, randomized, open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study was conducted in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal pediatric patients with short stature in small for gestational age (SGA), Noonan syndrome (NS) or idiopathic short stature (ISS) (NCT05330325). The primary efficacy endpoint was annualized height velocity at Week 52. One hundred forty-two pediatric patients with SGA were randomized to SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (n=70), daily somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day (n=37), or daily somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day (n=35). Dose 0.035 mg/kg/day of daily somatropin is less than maximum dose (0.067 mg/kg/day) approved for use in pediatric patients with SGA in the United States. Patients ranged in age from 2.6 to 10.7 years with a mean of 5.5 years. Of these patients, 49% were male and 51% were female.

Fifty-nine percent of patients were Caucasian, 36% of patients were Asian, 1% of patients were Black or African American, and 4% were not reported. The mean baseline height SDS was -3, -3, and -3 in the SOGROYA, somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day, and somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day groups, respectively. The annualized height velocity at Week 52 for SOGROYA and somatropin are presented in Table 9. Table 9. Annualized Height Velocity at Week 52 in Pediatric Patients with SGA Once weekly SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=70) Daily somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day (N=37) Daily somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day (N=35) Estimated treatment difference (95% CI) * Annualized Height Velocity (cm/year) 11 9.4

Once weekly

SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week vs. Daily somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day: 1.6 # Once weekly SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week vs. Daily somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day: -0.1 # *Estimated treatment difference (Height Velocity of SOGROYA - Daily Somatropin) # Height velocity at Week 52 is analyzed using an analysis of covariance model with treatment, gender, age group, region, baseline height SDS (<-3 or >=-3) and gender by age group by region interaction term as factors, and baseline height and baseline IGF-1 SDS as covariates.

There were no missing values at Week 52, so no multiple imputation was done. The mean increase in height SDS was 1.17, 0.85, and 1.21 following a 52-week treatment period with SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week, daily somatropin 0.035 mg/kg/day, and daily somatropin 0.067 mg/kg/day, respectively.

Pediatric Patients with Noonan Syndrome (NS)

A multi-center, randomized, open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study was conducted in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with short stature in small for gestational age (SGA), Noonan syndrome (NS) or idiopathic short stature (ISS) (NCT05330325). The primary efficacy endpoint was annualized height velocity at Week 52. Seventy-seven NS patients were randomized to 0.24 mg/kg/week once weekly somapacitan-beco (n=49) or once daily somatropin at dose levels of 0.05 mg/kg/day (n=28). Dose 0.05 mg/kg/day of daily somatropin is less than maximum dose (0.066 mg/kg/day) approved for use in pediatric patients with NS in the United States. Patients ranged in age from 2 to 11.1 years with a mean of 6.2 years. Of these patients, 61% were male and 39% were female.

Fifty-one percent of patients were Caucasian, 31% of patients were Asian, 5% of patients were Black or African American, and 12% were not reported, and 1% were reported as “multiple.” The mean baseline height SDS was -2.7 and -2.6 in the SOGROYA and somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day groups, respectively. The annualized height velocity at Week 52 was similar for somapacitan-beco and somatropin ( Table 10 ). Table 10. Annualized Height Velocity at Week 52 in Pediatric Patients with NS Once weekly SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=49) Daily somatropin 0.050 mg/kg/day (N=28) Estimated treatment difference (95% CI) * (SOGROYA vs. Daily somatropin) Annualized Height Velocity (cm/year) 10.4 9.2 1.2 # *Estimated treatment difference (Height Velocity of SOGROYA - Daily Somatropin) # Height velocity at Week 52 is analyzed using an analysis of covariance model with treatment, gender, age group, region, baseline height SDS (<-3 or >=-3) and gender by age group by region interaction term as factors, and baseline height and baseline IGF-1 SDS as covariates.

Missing values at Week 52 are imputed based on available landmark visit data using Multiple Imputations. The mean increase in height SDS was 1.06 and 0.79 following a 52-week treatment period with SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week and daily somatropin 0.050 mg/kg/day, respectively.

Pediatric Patients with Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)

A multi-center randomized, open-label, active-comparator, phase 3 basket study was conducted in GH treatment-naïve, pre-pubertal patients with short stature in small for gestational age (SGA), Noonan syndrome (NS) or idiopathic short stature (ISS) (NCT05330325). The primary efficacy endpoint was annualized height velocity at Week 52. Eighty-eight ISS patients were randomized to 0.24 mg/kg/week once weekly somapacitan-beco (n=60) or once daily somatropin at dose levels of 0.05 mg/kg/day (n=28). Dose 0.05 mg/kg/day of daily somatropin is less than maximum dose (0.067 mg/kg/day) approved for use in pediatric patients with ISS in the United States. Patients ranged in age from 2.8 to 10.8 years with a mean of 6.9 years. Of these patients, 41% were male and 59% were female.

Sixty-four percent (%) of patients were Caucasian, 30% of patients were Asian, 1% of patients were Black or African American, 1% were American Indian or Alaskan Native, 2% were not reported, and 2% were reported as “multiple.” The mean baseline height SDS was -2.8 and -2.9 in the SOGROYA and somatropin 0.05 mg/kg/day groups, respectively. The annualized height velocity at Week 52 was similar for somapacitan-beco and somatropin ( Table 11 ). Table 11. Annualized Height Velocity at Week 52 in Pediatric Patients with ISS Once weekly SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week (N=60) Daily somatropin 0.050 mg/kg/day (N=28) Estimated treatment difference (95% CI) * (SOGROYA vs. Daily somatropin) Annualized Height Velocity (cm/year) 10.2 10.5 -0.3 # *Estimated treatment difference (Height Velocity of SOGROYA - Daily Somatropin) # Height velocity at Week 52 is analyzed using an analysis of covariance model with treatment, gender, age group, region, baseline height SDS (<-3 or >=-3) and gender by age group by region interaction term as factors, and baseline height and baseline IGF-1 SDS as covariates.

Missing values at Week 52 are imputed based on available landmark visit data using Multiple Imputations. The mean increase in height SDS was 0.98 and 1.09 following a 52-week treatment period with SOGROYA 0.24 mg/kg/week and daily somatropin 0.050 mg/kg/day, respectively.

Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)

In a 35-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, treatment-naïve adult patients with GHD were randomized (2:1:2) and exposed to once-weekly SOGROYA 10 mg/1.5mL (n=120) or placebo (n=60) or a daily somatropin product 10 mg/1.5mL (n=119) for a 34-week treatment period (NCT02229851). In this study, patients were 51.7% female and had a mean age of 45.1 years. Most patients were 23 to 64 years old and most (69.7%) had adult onset GHD. The mean BMI was 27.4 kg/m 2. Overall, 66.7% were White, 28.7% were Asian and 2.3% were Black or African American; 4.5% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Treatment with SOGROYA demonstrated superiority compared to placebo in reduction in truncal fat percentage (%) as assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry, with a change of -1.06% for SOGROYA and +0.47% for placebo after 34 weeks (see Table 12 ). Patients treated with daily somatropin achieved a change in truncal fat % of -2.23% after 34 weeks.

Table 12. Truncal Fat % Results for Weekly SOGROYA, Weekly Placebo and Daily Somatropin During the 34-week Pivotal Trial Change from baseline at 34 weeks Weekly Placebo Weekly SOGROYA Daily Somatropin Number of subjects in FAS (N) 61 120 119 Truncal fat % (baseline) 36.9 39.11 38.10 Truncal fat % 0.47 -1.06 -2.23 Absolute Treatment Difference (%)* p-value -1.53 0.0090 Abbreviations : FAS = Full analysis set, N = Number of subjects in FAS. Changes in truncal fat % from baseline to 34 weeks were analyzed using an analysis of covariance model with treatment, GHD onset type, sex, region, diabetes mellitus status and sex by region by diabetes mellitus interaction as factors and baseline as a covariate incorporating a multiple imputation technique where missing Week 34 values were imputed based on data from the placebo group. *No formal statistical comparison between SOGROYA and daily somatropin was performed. After 34 weeks SOGROYA normalized the mean IGF-1 SDS level in treatment-naïve adult patients with GHD with a IGF-1 SDS of -0.17 in SOGROYA-treated patients compared to -2.62 in placebo-treated patients (see Table 13 ). The mean IGF-1 SDS levels in daily somatropin-treated patients was -2.53 at baseline and -0.23 at 34 weeks. Table 13. IGF-1 SDS for SOGROYA Compared to Placebo During the 34-week Pivotal Trial SOGROYA Placebo Number of subjects in FAS (N) 120 61 IGF-1 SDS values at baseline, mean -2.54 -2.64 IGF-1 SDS value at Week 34, mean -0.17 -2.62 Abbreviations: IGF-1 SDS: Insulin-like growth factor-1 standard deviation score, FAS = full analysis set, N = Number of patients in FAS. Baseline and end of main period (week 34) are observed means.

Changes from baseline to the 35-week’s measurements were analysed using a mixed-effect model for repeated measurements including treatment, GHD onset type, sex, region, diabetes mellitus and sex by region by diabetes mellitus interaction as factors and baseline as a covariate, all nested within week as a factor.

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