Growth Hormone Releasing Factors

Growth hormone releasing factors are used for weight loss. They work to reduce fat around the stomach in patients with HIV.

Why are growth hormone releasing factors prescribed?

Lipodystrophy (50%)
Excess Fat (50%)

How are these percentages calculated?

Key takeaways

Growth hormone-releasing factor medications help reduce excess fat in the stomach area in people with HIV-related lipodystrophy. These medications work by stimulating the release of growth hormone, which helps to regulate body composition. Growth-hormone-releasing factors are typically available as injectables. Examples include tesamorelin (Egrifta SV).

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Egrifta WR

as low as$41,680

Egrifta WR is part of the Growth Hormone Releasing Factors class and treats Lipodystrophy. Growth hormone releasing factors are used for weight loss. They work to reduce fat around the stomach in patients with HIV. Egrifta WR is only available as a brand name drug.

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Egrifta SV

TESAMORELIN reduces excess fat in the stomach area in people with HIV and lipodystrophy. It works by increasing levels of growth hormone in the body. This reduces the amount of fat stored in the stomach area.

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