Insulin-like Growth Factors

Increlex (mecasermin)

Mecasermin, sold under the brand name Increlex, also known as recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-1 (rhIGF-1), is a recombinant form of human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) which is used in the long-term treatment of growth failure and short stature in children with severe primary IGF-I deficiency, for instance due to growth hormone deficiency or Laron syndrome (growth hormone insensitivity)...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Increlex                                                                                                                            Average retail cost: *

 

* This drug is administered by your healthcare practitioner, which usually means it may be expensive.

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