Tesamorelin Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Tesamorelin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Tesamorelin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Tesamorelin

Pronunciation : TES-a-moe-REL-in

Therapeutic Classification : Growth Hormone-Releasing Factor

Brand Names or Trade Names of Tesamorelin

International :

Egrifta

Why is Tesamorelin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog, prescribed for reducing excess stomach fat in certain HIV-infected patients. It works by stimulating the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH).

When should Tesamorelin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with cancer, underactive pituitary gland, pituitary gland tumor, head injury, during pregnancy, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Tesamorelin?

SC- The recommended dose is 2 mg once a day.

How should Tesamorelin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Tesamorelin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe breathing problem, complications from surgery, injury, kidney or liver disease, cancer, non-cancerous growths, sugar, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may raise blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

• It should not be used in children.

What are the side effects of Tesamorelin?

Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in extremity, muscle pain, muscle stiffness, muscle strain, joint stiffness, muscle spasms and joint swelling.
General - Injection site redness, itching, pain, irritation, bleeding, hives, swelling and chest pain.
Central Nervous system - Tingling, sensory loss, depression, and nerve pain in wrist.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and abdominal pain.
Heart - Palpitations, and high blood pressure.
Skin - Rash, itching and night sweats.