Tesamorelin Subcutaneous
Name: Tesamorelin Subcutaneous
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous brand name
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous dosage
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous dosage forms
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous injection
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous drug
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous effects of
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous the effects of
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous side effects
- Tesamorelin Subcutaneous serious side effects
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Egrifta
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Tesamorelin
Uses For tesamorelin
Tesamorelin injection is a hormone similar to the one normally released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. It is used to reduce excess fat (lipodystrophy) in the abdomen or stomach in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
tesamorelin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before Using tesamorelin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tesamorelin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tesamorelin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tesamorelin injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of tesamorelin injection in geriatric patients.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | X | Studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. This drug should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant because the risk clearly outweighs any possible benefit. |
Breast Feeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of tesamorelin. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Allergy to mannitol, history of or
- Cancer, active or history of or
- Pituitary gland tumor or surgery or
- Pressure in the head—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
- Breathing problems or lung disease (e.g., acute respiratory failure) or
- Carpal tunnel syndrome or
- Diabetes or
- Edema (fluid retention or swelling) or
- Retinopathy (damage to the retina) or
- Surgery (e.g., heart, stomach) or
- Trauma—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
- Kidney disease or
- Liver disease—It is not known if tesamorelin will work properly in patients with these conditions.
Precautions While Using tesamorelin
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that tesamorelin is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Using tesamorelin while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
tesamorelin may cause swelling (fluid retention) in some parts of your body. Check with your doctor right away if you have an increase in joint pain, numbness or tingling sensation in your hands or wrist.
Tesamorelin injection may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests.
Stop using tesamorelin and check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, hives or welts, itching skin, redness of the skin, shortness of breath, or swelling of the face, lips, hands, or feet.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.