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What is somavert?

Generic Name: pegvisomant
Other Brand Names: pegvisomant
Pegvisomant is a manufactured protein similar to human growth hormone (GH). Pegvisomant binds to the same receptor in the body as growth hormone, and blocks the effects of growth hormone.
Pegvisomant is used for the treatment of acromegaly (a growth disorder caused by too much growth hormone).
Pegvisomant may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

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R Breast CA in 2002 Stage 2? microinvasion and micrometastases to sentinel node -chemo was ...
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My teenager has acne and scars from it and would like to know from others what a good acne ...
I've developed a major reaction/allergy all over my face, extremely sore/itchy/red and swol...
I am a diabetic and the skin around i my inner thigh has blackheads and the skin color look...
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a greenish-yellow spot on my right upper breast. There was...
I had transphenoidal surgery in april of 2000 to remove a growth hormone secreting pituitar...
I am 30, married for 7 years, and we are monogomous. For the past 3 years I have had ra...
Went to a neurologist last week for stinging pains I have in both feet. Did the EMG test a...

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