TESAMORELIN (EGRIFTA SV) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TESAMORELIN

What is the Trade Name for TESAMORELIN?

EGRIFTA SV

What are the Indications for TESAMORELIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EGRIFTA SV is indicated for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected adult patients with lipodystrophy. Limitations of Use: Long-term cardiovascular safety of EGRIFTA SV has not been established. Consider risk/benefit of continuation of treatment in patients who have not had a reduction in visceral adipose tissue. EGRIFTA SV is not indicated for weight loss management as it has a weight neutral effect. There are no data to support improved compliance with anti-retroviral therapies in HIV-positive patients taking EGRIFTA SV. EGRIFTA SV is a growth hormone releasing factor (GHRF) analog indicated for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected adult patients with lipodystrophy. ( 1 ) Limitations of use: Long-term cardiovascular safety of EGRIFTA SV has not been established. ( 1 ) Not indicated for weight loss management. ( 1 ) There are no data to support improved compliance with anti-retroviral therapies in HIV-positive patients taking EGRIFTA SV. ( 1 )

 

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