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Tesamorelin

Egrifta®

FDA-approved to reduce excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV who have lipodystrophy.

Drug class: Growth hormone–releasing factor analog
How it is given: Once-daily injection
Prescription: Required
Dispensed by: DiRx Inc. · licensed pharmacy

FDA status: Brand-name versions (Egrifta®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.

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Important safety information

Not for use during pregnancy. Can raise blood sugar. Common side effects include joint pain, injection-site reactions, swelling and muscle pain. Your doctor will check your health history first.

This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor. Official label (DailyMed) ↗

How to get started

Call us at (954) 420-7747.
Talk with a licensed doctor, who reviews your health history and decides if this medicine is right for you.
If prescribed, our team shares pricing and a licensed pharmacy fills your order.

Real molecular structure

The molecule: Tesamorelin

Drag to rotate. Every atom and bond below comes from the public PubChem database of the U.S. National Institutes of Health; nothing is drawn by AI.

2D structure, tilted in 3DCNOS

Formula: C221H366N72O67S
Molar mass: 5,136.0 g/mol
Heavy atoms: 361
PubChem CID: 16137828 ↗

Source: PubChem, National Library of Medicine (public domain).

FAQ

Questions about Tesamorelin

What is Tesamorelin approved for?

FDA-approved to reduce excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV who have lipodystrophy.

How is Tesamorelin taken?

Once-daily injection. Your doctor explains how to use the medicine prescribed for you. EKO Labs does not publish dosing instructions.

What are the main safety risks of Tesamorelin?

Not for use during pregnancy. Can raise blood sugar. Common side effects include joint pain, injection-site reactions, swelling and muscle pain. Your doctor will check your health history first. This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor.

Do I need a prescription for Tesamorelin?

Yes. Tesamorelin is a prescription medicine. A doctor licensed in your state reviews your health history and decides whether it is right for you. Booking a call does not guarantee a prescription.

Is a compounded version the same as the brand-name medicine?

Brand-name versions (Egrifta®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.

How much does Tesamorelin cost?

Pricing is shared after you speak with our team and a licensed doctor approves treatment. Clinics see pricing after account verification.

Watch & learn

Videos: how it works and how it is used

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