Tesamorelin
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| Clinical data | |
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| Trade names | Egrifta |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
| MedlinePlus | a611035 |
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| Routes of administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| ATC code | H01AC06 (WHO) |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ≤4%[1] |
| Metabolism | Proteolysis |
| Biological half-life | 26–38 min |
| Excretion | Renal/proteolysis |
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| CAS Number |
901758-09-6 |
| PubChem (CID) | 16137828 |
| ChemSpider | 34982925 |
| UNII |
MQG94M5EEO |
| KEGG |
D09015 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C221H366N72O67S |
| Molar mass | 5135.86 g/mol |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Tesamorelin (INN) (trade name Egrifta) is a synthetic form of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) which is used in the treatment of HIV-associated lipodystrophy. It is produced and developed by Theratechnologies, Inc. of Canada. The drug is a synthetic peptide consisting of all 44 amino acids of human GHRH with the addition of a trans-3-hexenoic acid group.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Egrifta (tesamorelin for injection) for Subcutaneous Use. U.S. Full Prescribing Information" (PDF). EMD Serono, Inc. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ↑ "FDA Application Chemistry Review" (PDF).
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