Pegvisomant is approved for the treatment of? – Pharmacology MCQ

Pegvisomant is approved for the treatment of?
A. Parkinsonism
B. Hyperprolactinemia
C. Amenorrhoea
D. Acromegaly

Correct answer : D. Acromegaly

Pegvisomant is a polyethylene glycol complexed mutant growth hormone.
It is used for the treatment of acromegaly caused by small pituitary adenoma.
It binds to growth hormone receptor and prevents triggering of signal transduction.
It is a GH antagonist.

Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, K D Tripathi, 7th ed, p238.

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