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Drugs for Treatment of Achondroplasia

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Achondroplasia'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Achondroplasia. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.
A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Achondroplasia management.
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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone growth that causes short-limbed dwarfism. It occurs due to mutations in a single gene called the FGFR3.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Achondroplasia

Orlistat



Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor, prescribed for obesity in adults.

Trade Names :
Obelit | Reeshape | Obfree (60 mg) | Olisat (60 mg) | Nipocut | Cobese (60 mg) | Zerofat | O Trim | Orlimac | Reeshape 120
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Phentermine



Phentermine is an appetite suppressant, prescribed for exogenous obesity.

Somatropin



Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone, prescribed for growth hormone deficiency and turner syndrome.

Trade Names :
Norditropin Nordilet (5mg/1.5mL) | Norditropin Nordilet (10mg/1.5mL) | Norditropin Nordilet (15mg/1.5mg)
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