voxzogo FAQ

For more information about Voxzogo, you can visit the drugmaker's website at www.voxzogo.com or call them at 877-695-8826.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use Voxzogo.

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if Voxzogo is right for you. Kidney problems. It is not known if or how kidney problems could affect Voxzogo. If there is a concern about the health of your kidneys, your health care provider may do tests to see if they are working well enough to take this medicine. Pregnancy. It is not known if or how Voxzogo could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Breastfeeding. It is not known if Voxzogo passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should use Voxzogo while breastfeeding.

Voxzogo (vosoritide) is commonly used to increase growth in children born with a genetic condition affecting bone development (achondroplasia) who are still growing. Learn more about Voxzogo for achondroplasia. Voxzogo may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

There are no known interactions between Voxzogo and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect Voxzogo.

There are no known interactions between Voxzogo and other medicines. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In people born with achondroplasia, bone growth and development is slowed, causing bones to be shorter than usual. Voxzogo affects certain signals in the body, which may help promote bone growth and development.

The most common side effects of Voxzogo are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember if it is within 12 hours of the scheduled time. If it is more than 12 hours after your scheduled time, skip the missed dose and only take the next dose at the usual scheduled time. Do not take double or extra doses.

Do not use Voxzogo unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed. This medicine is injected under the skin. Make sure that you or a caregiver understands how to properly prepare and use Voxzogo. If you have any questions, talk to your health care provider. Eat a meal and drink 8 to 10 ounces of fluids within 1 hour before each Voxzogo injection. This helps reduce the risk of low blood pressure. Do not use the same injection site two days in a row. Do not inject into any painful areas or where your skin is red or swollen. Do not share Voxzogo with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Do not reuse or share needles with other people because you may get a serious infection. Keep Voxzogo out of the reach of children. Since this medicine may be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.

Voxzogo vials and diluent should be stored in the refrigerator, between 36 F and 46 F (2 C and 8 C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Before mixing, this medicine can be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C), for up to 90 days. Do not use the medicine if it has been stored at room temperature for more than 90 days. Write the date you removed the medicine from the refrigerator to help keep track. Do not put the medicine back into the refrigerator after it has been stored at room temperature.

If you or someone else has used too much Voxzogo, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

While less common, the most serious side effects of Voxzogo are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Low Blood Pressure. Voxzogo may cause short-term episodes of low blood pressure. Tell your health care provider if you have any symptoms of low blood pressure, such as feeling weak or tired, dizziness, or nausea. Staying well hydrated and eating enough food prior to injecting Voxzogo helps reduce the risk of low blood pressure. Severe Allergic Reactions. Voxzogo may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using Voxzogo and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.