Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved drug for lipodystrophy, a medical condition characterized by abnormal distribution of body fat . This small molecule (known as peptide) is a synthetic analog of growth hormone–releasing factor, which means that it stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete growth hormone (GH). This mechanism is thought to play an integral role in body fat reduction since direct GH administration has fat burning effects. Tesamorelin is usually available in powder form to be mixed with a sterile liquid and is given via subcutaneous injection (between the skin and the muscle).