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SKYTROFA FAQs

Here are some common questions you may have about SKYTROFA. For more information, please see the Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use.

FAQs

What is SKYTROFA?

SKYTROFA is a prescription medicine used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD).

Who can take SKYTROFA?

SKYTROFA is intended to help children with GHD who are aged 1 year and older and weigh at least 11.5 kg (25.35 lb).

How is the SKYTROFA Auto-Injector different from other devices?

See the innovative features of the Auto-Injector come to life in the step-by-step instruction video.

What if I have questions about using the Auto-Injector?

Once your doctor prescribes your child SKYTROFA, they will also enroll you in the Ascendis Signature Access Program® (A·S·A·P). Through A·S·A·P, you will receive personalized patient support with a dedicated Nurse Advocate, who will coordinate device training and provide injection assistance.

For any questions, please call 1-844-442-7236.

What happens if I forget to charge my Auto-Injector?

Your Auto-Injector battery light will always let you know when it is time to charge the device. If you forget, it takes only 15 minutes to charge for 1 injection.

After injecting, allow your Auto-Injector to fully charge before using it again. A full charge will last at least 4 weeks when used for 1 injection each week.

Do SKYTROFA cartridges need to be refrigerated?

No, SKYTROFA cartridges do not need to be refrigerated for up to 6 months.* With SKYTROFA, you can conveniently store your child’s medicine at home or when traveling.

* Store SKYTROFA in the original package to protect from light. Do not freeze. SKYTROFA can be stored at room temperature (not to exceed 86°F [30°C]) for up to 6 months. Alternatively, SKYTROFA can be stored under refrigeration at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) until the expiration date. If refrigerated, keep at room temperature for 15 minutes before use. Do not use SKYTROFA beyond the expiration date or 6 months after the date it was first removed from refrigeration (whichever is earlier).
What happens if I forget a dose?

If you miss your dose, SKYTROFA can be taken up to 2 days after your regular injection day.

To avoid missed doses, SKYTROFA can also be taken 2 days before or 2 days after your regularly scheduled injection day. You should always go back to your regular injection day after taking a missed dose.

See the Prescribing Information. To help stick to your schedule, sign up for text reminders.

What if my child needs a different dosage strength?

SKYTROFA is available in 9 dosage strengths. Your doctor can adjust your child’s treatment as they grow and switch to the appropriate cartridge.

How can I get started on SKYTROFA?

Talk with your doctor about once-weekly SKYTROFA. Download our discussion guide to bring to your next visit.

For more information about getting started, click here.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & USES

SKYTROFA is a prescription medicine used for:

  • the replacement of growth hormone in children 1 year old or older who weigh at least 26 pounds (11.5 kilograms) with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
  • the replacement of growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)

Do not take SKYTROFA if:

  • you have a critical illness caused by certain types of heart or stomach surgery, trauma or breathing problems
  • you are allergic to somatropin or any of the ingredients in SKYTROFA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & USES

SKYTROFA is a prescription medicine used for:

  • the replacement of growth hormone in children 1 year old or older who weigh at least 26 pounds (11.5 kilograms) with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
  • the replacement of growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)

Do not take SKYTROFA if:

  • you have a critical illness caused by certain types of heart or stomach surgery, trauma or breathing problems
  • you are allergic to somatropin or any of the ingredients in SKYTROFA
  • you are a child with closed bone growth plates
  • you have cancer or other tumors
  • you have certain types of eye problems caused by diabetes
  • you are a child with Prader-Willi syndrome who is severely obese or has breathing problems including sleep apnea (briefly stopping breathing during sleep)

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, about all of your medical conditions, and about all the medicines you take. SKYTROFA may affect how other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how SKYTROFA works.

What are the possible side effects of SKYTROFA?

SKYTROFA may cause serious side effects, including:

  • serious allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing
  • high risk of death in people who have critical illnesses caused by heart or stomach surgery, trauma, or serious breathing problems
  • increased risk of growth of an existing tumor or cancer, or increased risk of a previous tumor or cancer returning in people who were treated with radiation to the brain or head as children and who developed low growth hormone problems. Your healthcare provider will need to monitor for the growth or return of a tumor or cancer. Contact your healthcare provider if you start to have sudden changes in behavior, headaches, vision problems, or changes in moles, birthmarks, or skin color
  • new or worsening high blood sugar or diabetes. Your blood sugar may need to be monitored during treatment with SKYTROFA
  • increase in pressure in the skull. Contact your healthcare provider if headaches, eye problems, nausea, or vomiting occur
  • too much fluid in the body (fluid retention). Contact your healthcare provider if you notice swelling in the hands and feet, pain in the joints or muscles, or nerve problems that cause pain, burning or tingling in the hands, arms, legs, and feet
  • decrease in a hormone called cortisol. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your cortisol levels
  • decrease in thyroid hormone levels. Decreased thyroid hormone levels may affect how well SKYTROFA works. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your thyroid hormone levels
  • hip and knee pain or a limp in children (slipped capital femoral epiphysis). This may lead to a serious condition where bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply (osteonecrosis). Get medical help right away for children who develop a limp or have hip or knee pain
  • worsening of curvature of the spine in children (scoliosis)
  • severe and constant abdominal pain. This could be a sign of pancreatitis. Tell your healthcare provider about any new abdominal pain
  • loss of fat and tissue weakness in the area of skin you or your child inject. Talk to your healthcare provider about rotating the areas where SKYTROFA is injected
  • high risk of sudden death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have breathing problems, including sleep apnea
  • increase in phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels in your blood. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check this

The most common side effects of SKYTROFA in children include: viral infection, fever, cough, nausea and vomiting, bleeding, diarrhea, stomach area pain, joint pain and arthritis

The most common side effects of SKYTROFA in adults include: swelling due to fluid build-up and low thyroid hormone

These are not all of the possible side effects of SKYTROFA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Ascendis Pharma at 1-844-442-7236.

Please click here for SKYTROFA full Prescribing Information.

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