Recombinant insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) is used to treat growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency. An example of this medication is mecasermin (Increlex). It works by mimicking the natural IGF-1 in your body, which helps stimulate growth and development. It's available as an injectable form.
MECASERMIN treats reduced or slowed growth rate caused by low levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth.
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