Sogroya Side Effects
Generic name: somapacitan-beco
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 29, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about somapacitan-beco. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Sogroya.
Applies to somapacitan-beco: subcutaneous solution.
Serious side effects of Sogroya
Along with its needed effects, somapacitan-beco (the active ingredient contained in Sogroya) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking somapacitan-beco:
More common
- Bloating
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
- chills
- constipation
- cough
- darkened urine
- darkening of the skin
- depressed mood
- diarrhea
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- dry skin and hair
- fainting
- fast heartbeat
- feeling cold
- fever
- flushed, dry skin
- fruit-like breath odor
- hair loss
- headache
- hives, itching, skin rash
- hoarseness or husky voice
- increased hunger
- increased thirst
- increased urination
- indigestion
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of appetite
- loss of consciousness
- loss of fat or tissue weakness in the skin area at the injection site
- mental depression
- muscle cramps and stiffness
- nausea
- nervousness
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- pale skin
- persistent non-healing sore
- pink growth
- pounding in the ears
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- reddish patch or irritated area
- shiny bump
- slow or fast heartbeat
- stomach pain
- sweating
- swelling
- thickening of the skin
- tightness in the chest
- trouble breathing
- unexplained weight loss
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
- weight gain
- white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
- yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Sogroya
Some side effects of somapacitan-beco may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Acid or sour stomach
- back pain
- belching
- difficulty in moving
- heartburn
- muscle pain or stiffness
- pain in the joints
- stomach discomfort or upset
- trouble sleeping
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to somapacitan-beco: subcutaneous solution.
General
-In pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD): Common adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of patients receiving this drug include nasopharyngitis, headache, fever, extremity pain, and injection site reactions.
-In adult patients with GHD: Adverse reactions occurring in over 2% of patients treated with this drug comprise back pain, joint pain, indigestion, sleep disturbances, dizziness, tonsillitis, peripheral edema, vomiting, adrenal insufficiency, high blood pressure, elevated blood creatine phosphokinase levels, weight gain, and anemia.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, urticaria
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lipohypertrophy, pruritus[Ref]
Endocrine
Common (1% to 10%): Adrenal insufficiency, hypoadrenalism, hypothyroidism[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, gastroenteritis
Frequency not reported: Pancreatitis[Ref]
Nausea/vomiting included vomiting (4.5%) and nausea (1.5%); Diarrhea included diarrhea (2.3%), gastroenteritis viral (1.5%), and gastrointestinal viral infection (0.8%).[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Anemia[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Severe hypersensitivity[Ref]
Local
Common (1% to 10%): Injection site reaction
Frequency not reported: Lipohypertrophy, lipoatrophy[Ref]
Injection site reaction 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%).[Ref]
Metabolic
Very common (10% or more): Elevated phosphate (17.5%)
Common (1% to 10%): Elevated creatine phosphokinase, blood creatinine kinase increase, weight increased, hyperglycemia
Frequency not reported: Glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, fluid retention[Ref]
Elevated phosphate and creatine phosphokinase occurred intermittently and were non-progressive.[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Back pain (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, myalgia, muscle stiffness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Joint stiffness[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache (12.1%)
Common (1% to 10%): Sleep disorder, dizziness, paresthesia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Carpal tunnel syndrome
Frequency not reported: Intracranial hypertension[Ref]
Oncologic
Frequency not reported: Neoplasms[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Peripheral edema, pyrexia, fatigue, asthenia, influenza
Frequency not reported: Increased mortality in patients with acute critical illness[Ref]
Pyrexia included pyrexia (8.3%) and hyperthermia (0.8%); pain in extremity included pain in extremity (9.1%) and growing pains (0.8%).[Ref]
Respiratory
Nasopharyngitis 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%).[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis (16.7%)
Common (1% to 10%): Tonsillitis, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Sogroya (somapacitan). Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. 2022;Sogroya PI v2.0.
2. Product Information. Sogroya (somapacitan). Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2020.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.