Capromorelin Tartrate
Capromorelin Tartrate is a growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormone by activating the ghrelin receptor. It is primarily being studied for conditions involving growth hormone deficiency, such as age-related decline in growth hormone levels, cachexia associated with chronic illness, and frailty in elderly patients. This medication belongs to the ghrelin mimetic class of drugs.
Capromorelin Tartrate is a growth hormone secretagogue used to stimulate growth hormone release in patients with growth hormone deficiency or age-related decline.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1986788
- Generic
- Capromorelin Tartrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Under investigation for growth hormone deficiency, age-related somatopause, cachexia (muscle wasting), and frailty in elderly patients. Has also been explored for growth hormone stimulation testing.
Acts as a ghrelin receptor agonist, binding to the growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) receptor in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. This binding triggers the release of growth hormone, similar to the natural hormone ghrelin.
As a pin-variant drug, it is administered via subcutaneous injection. Common side effects may include injection site reactions, increased appetite, and fluid retention. Growth hormone levels should be monitored during treatment. Contraindicated in patients with active malignancy due to potential growth-promoting effects.
Official drug label
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