Signifor LAR Dosage
Generic name: pasireotide
Brand names: Signifor, Signifor LAR
Drug class: Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: INJ: 10 mg per 2 mL, 20 mg per 2 mL, 30 mg per 2 mL, 40 mg per 2 mL, 60 mg per 2 mL
Restricted Distribution in US
Acromegaly
- [20-60 mg IM q4wk]
- Start: 40 mg IM q4wk x3mo; Max: 60 mg/dose; 1 dose/4wk; Info: may adjust dose in 20 mg increments based on serum GH/IGF-1 levels and tx response
Cushing dz
- [10-40 mg IM q4wk]
- Start: 10 mg IM q4wk x4mo; Max: 40 mg/dose; 1 dose/4wk; Info: may adjust dose based on urinary free cortisol levels and tx response
Renal dosing
- [no adjustment]
- renal impairment: no adjustment
- HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement
Hepatic dosing
- [acromegaly]
- Child-Pugh Class B: start 20 mg q4wk, max 40 mg/dose; Child-Pugh Class C: avoid use
- [Cushing dz]
- Child-Pugh Class B: start 10 mg q4wk, max 20 mg/dose; Child-Pugh Class C: avoid use
SRC: NLM .