Gattex Dosage

Generic name: teduglutide
Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ: 10 mg per mL

Short bowel syndrome

[0.05 mg/kg/dose SC qd]

Info: for pts dependent on parenteral support

Renal dosing

[adjust dose amount]

eGFR <60: decr. usual dose by 50%

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

Child-Pugh Class A or B: no adjustment; Child-Pugh Class C: not defined

Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ: 10 mg per mL

Short bowel syndrome

[1 yo and older, >10 kg]

Dose: 0.05 mg/kg/dose SC qd; Info: for pts dependent on parenteral support

Renal dosing

[adjust dose amount]

eGFR <60: decr. usual dose by 50%

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

Child-Pugh Class A or B: no adjustment; Child-Pugh Class C: not defined

SRC: NLM .