FDA Approves First Drug to Improve Growth in Children with Achondroplasia - Drug Information Update

If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view it as a web page. FDA Approves First Drug to Improve Growth in Children with Most Common Form of Dwarfism Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Voxzogo (vosoritide) injection to improve growth in children five years of age and older with achondroplasia and open epiphyses (growth plates), meaning these children still have the potential to grow. Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism.  The most common side effects of Voxzogo include injection site reactions, vomiting and decreased blood pressure. Voxzogo's labeling also lists decreased blood pressure as a warning and precaution, which means it is a potentially serious side effect. Learn More This is an automated message delivery system. Replying to this message will not reach DDI staff. If you have comments or questions, please contact us at: 1-888-INFO- FDA (1-888-463-6332) or 301-796-3400 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Monday - Friday. You can also email us at: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. Stay Connected with U.S. Food and Drug Administration:         SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help

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