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Mecasermin Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 15, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg/mL

Usual Pediatric Dose for Primary IGF-1 Deficiency

Initial dose: 0.4 to 0.8 mg/kg subcutaneously 2 times a day for at least 7 days

Maximum dose: 0.12 mg/kg subcutaneously 2 times a day

Comments:


Uses: Treatment of growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency or with growth hormone (GH) gene deletion who have developed neutralizing antibodies to GH.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dose Adjustments

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years or older than 64 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

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Further information

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