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Tesamorelin
Latest prescription information about Tesamorelin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Tesamorelin
Pronunciation : TES-a-moe-REL-in
Trade Name(s):
International- Egrifta. This medication is a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog, prescribed for reducing excess stomach fat in certain HIV-infected patients. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : SC- The recommended dose is 2 mg once a day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Special Instruction : * 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. Side Effects : 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. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20 to 25°C). |
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