Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin injection is a prescription medicine that is mainly used to lessen your extra fat around the belly in HIV-related lipodystrophy, a strange spread of body fat. This can add to visceral fat (fat that wraps body organs), which is not only hard to deal with but also tied to higher risks of body issues. Tesamorelin falls under a class of drugs known as human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analogues. It works by prompting the pituitary gland to put out more natural growth hormone, which then cuts down visceral fat tissue (VAT).

Though tesamorelin can help manage the body fat distribution of HIV patients, it is not sanctioned for use as a general weight loss treatment or for cosmetic purposes. Its effects are limited to the treatment of excess fat specific to the abdomen. Clinical studies have demonstrated that tesamorelin achieves significant reduction in VAT while sparing subcutaneous fat. Along with its physical benefits, better distribution of fats and lipids may also improve self-esteem and body image amongst those living with HIV and lipodystrophy.