Egrifta Alternatives Compared
Egrifta (tesamorelin) | Tesamorelin | Myalept (metreleptin) |
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Egrifta (tesamorelin) | Tesamorelin | Myalept (metreleptin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lipodystrophy. Egrifta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Lipodystrophy. Tesamorelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Lipodystrophy. Myalept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Lipodystrophy
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More about Egrifta (tesamorelin) | More about Tesamorelin | More about Myalept (metreleptin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Egrifta has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Tesamorelin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Egrifta |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
0.63 hours |
0.63 hours |
4.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Egrifta:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Tesamorelin:
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with Myalept:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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