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tesamorelin acetate

tesamorelin acetate (EGRIFTA) is a growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — tesamorelin acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

tesamorelin acetate (EGRIFTA) is a growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tesamorelin acetate
Brand EGRIFTA
Mechanism Growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor agonist
Target Growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor agonist

Primary target: Growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is tesamorelin acetate?

tesamorelin acetate (EGRIFTA) is a growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tesamorelin acetate?

EGRIFTA is a marketed brand name for tesamorelin acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tesamorelin acetate?

tesamorelin acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.