Drug reference
mecasermin
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Recombinant human IGF-1 used as replacement therapy in patients primary severe IGF-I deficiency, growth hormone receptors in the liver that are unresponsive to GH
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Convulsion
- Hypoglycemia
- Tonsillar hypertrophy
- Cardiac murmur
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is mecasermin?
mecasermin belongs to: Endocrine.
How does mecasermin work?
Recombinant human IGF-1 used as replacement therapy in patients primary severe IGF-I deficiency, growth hormone receptors in the liver that are unresponsive to GH
What are the common side effects of mecasermin?
Dizziness, Convulsion, Hypoglycemia, Tonsillar hypertrophy, Cardiac murmur
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