Overview
Tesamorelin is a stabilised growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogue approved in Canada as Egrifta to reduce excess abdominal fat in people with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
This listing is Vita Science Tesamorelin 5 mg (5 mg), photographed as we ship it and priced in Canadian dollars.
How it works
It stimulates natural growth-hormone release, which raises IGF-1 and reduces visceral fat.
Clinical reference
The Egrifta label is 2 mg injected under the skin of the abdomen once a day.
Reference information from product labels and clinical literature only. It is not a recommendation or dosing advice for you; any use should be set and monitored by a doctor.
Measuring calculator
Type the amount from your prescription or clinician; the calculator only converts it. It does not suggest how much to take.
Vial contains 5 mg. U-100 insulin syringes have 100 units per ml.
Combinations and interactions
- Can raise blood sugar; monitor if you take diabetes medicines.
- Affects how the liver processes some drugs such as corticosteroids.
Risks and side effects
- Sterility. Freeze-dried peptides must be reconstituted with sterile technique; contamination can cause abscesses.
- Joint pain and swelling. Common in trials.
- Blood sugar. Glucose intolerance.
Do not use it if you are pregnant, have active cancer, or a pituitary condition.
Bloodwork to discuss with your doctor
- IGF-1
- Fasting glucose and HbA1c
Tesamorelin 5 mg is a freeze-dried powder. After it is mixed with bacteriostatic water it is normally injected under the skin with a short insulin needle. These are the three standard subcutaneous areas; rotate between them. Finding it. Anywhere on the belly at least 5 cm from the navel, away from scars and the waistband. Pinch a fold and inject into it. Why it is used. The most fat, steady absorption and easy to see. Watch for. Move each injection a few centimetres from the last to prevent lumps. Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml Finding it. The middle of the front of the thigh, a hand-width below the hip and above the knee. Why it is used. Easy to reach and a good rotation partner for the belly. Watch for. Absorption can be a little slower than the abdomen. Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml Finding it. Halfway between shoulder and elbow on the back of the arm. Why it is used. Adds a third area to rotate through. Watch for. Hard to reach on yourself; a helper is useful. Nursing reference volume: Up to about 1 ml Every time: wash your hands, swab the stopper and skin with alcohol, use a new sterile needle and syringe and never share. See a doctor for spreading redness, heat, swelling, fever or numbness. This is general reference information from standard injection guidance, not medical advice. Peer-reviewed papers behind the facts on this page, each linked to its PubMed record.Injection sites
1AbdomenBelly · Fat under the skinSubQ
2ThighFront of the thigh · Fat under the skinSubQ
3Upper armBack of the upper arm · Fat over the tricepsSubQ
Chemistry
Research
Storage and handling
Keep unmixed vials in the fridge (2 to 8 °C) and away from light. Once mixed with bacteriostatic water, keep the vial refrigerated, never freeze it, and follow the use-by time for that product.
Canadian legal status
This is a prescription medicine in Canada. A doctor should assess whether it suits you, choose the dose and monitor you while you use it.
FAQ
What sizes are listed?
5 mg and 10 mg vials.
Is tesamorelin approved in Canada?
Yes, as Egrifta for a specific HIV-related condition.
How is it stored?
Refrigerated before mixing.
How fast will it reach me?
Orders leave Vancouver by Canada Post Xpresspost and the tracking number arrives within 72 hours of your e-Transfer. Most provinces receive parcels 1 to 6 business days after that; the territories can take up to 10. Xpresspost is free on orders over $300, and a lost or seized parcel is reshipped at no charge.
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