Description
Tesamorelin
Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved synthetic peptide that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release natural growth hormone.
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| Trade names | Egrifta SV |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
| MedlinePlus | a611035 |
| Routes of administration |
Subcutaneous injection |
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| Bioavailability | ≤4%[1] |
| Metabolism | Proteolysis |
| Elimination half-life | 26–38 min |
| Excretion | Renal/proteolysis |
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| Formula | C221H366N72O67S |
| Molar mass | 5135.86 g·mol−1 |
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