Tesamorelin
Also known as Egrifta SV · Egrifta WR · tesa · tesaipa · TH9507
Randomized trials found reductions in visceral adipose tissue in the labeled population. The effect should not be generalized to routine weight loss, bodybuilding, or healthy aging.
- Evidence maturity
- Established record
- Regulatory status
- FDA approved
- Recorded outcomes
- 3
- Indexed sources
- 3
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Summary
A growth-hormone-releasing hormone analog approved for excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
What is Tesamorelin being studied for?
HIV-associated lipodystrophy
How is it thought to work?
Stimulates pituitary growth-hormone release and downstream IGF-1 through the GHRH receptor.
Recorded outcomes
3 graded outcomes and 3 sources for Tesamorelin.
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