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Egrifta: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: tesamorelin injection
- Brand Name: Egrifta
- Drug Class: Growth Hormone Releasing Factors
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Egrifta Patient Information Including Side Effects
Brand Names: Egrifta, Egrifta SV
Generic Name: tesamorelin
- What is tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What are the possible side effects of tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What is the most important information I should know about tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- How tesamorelin given (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What happens if I overdose (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What should I avoid while using tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- What other drugs will affect tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
- Where can I get more information (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
What is tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
Tesamorelin is made with growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF).
Tesamorelin is used to reduce excess fat around the stomach that is caused by taking certain HIV medications. This condition is also called lipodystrophy (LYE-poe-DIS-troe-fee).
Tesamorelin is not a weight-loss medication and should not be used to treat obesity.
What are the possible side effects of tesamorelin (Egrifta, Egrifta SV)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using tesamorelin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
- pain or stiffness in your muscles or joints;
- pain in your arms or legs;