Administration

Brief overview of EGRIFTA SV® administration1

Preparing EGRIFTA SV® for administration

Remove reconstitution needle and attach injection needle

Push the plunger until the medicine in the syringe is at the 0.35 mL mark

Recommended injection site is the abdomen and should be changed with each dose

  • EGRIFTA SV® should not be injected into scar tissue, bruises, or the navel
  • EGRIFTA SV® should be administered immediately after reconstitution

Syringes and needles are for one‑time use by a single patient and should never be shared.

Full instructions can be found in the Instructions for Use

Reference:

  1. EGRIFTA SV® (tesamorelin) for injection Prescribing Information. Theratechnologies Inc. February 2024.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (Please see below for full limitations of use and additional important safety information)

Indication

EGRIFTA SV® is indicated for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in people with HIV and lipodystrophy.

Limitations of Use:

  • The impact and safety of EGRIFTA SV® on cardiovascular health have not been studied.
  • EGRIFTA SV® is not indicated for weight loss management.
  • It is not known whether taking EGRIFTA SV® helps improve compliance with anti‑retroviral medications.

Contraindications:

Do not use EGRIFTA SV® if patient:

  • Has a pituitary gland tumor, has had pituitary gland surgery, has other problems related to their pituitary gland, or has had radiation treatment to their head or a head injury.
  • Has active cancer.
  • Is allergic to tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA SV®.
  • Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Warnings and Precautions

Drug Interactions

Use in Specific Populations

Adverse Reactions

The most commonly reported adverse reactions include injection site reactions, arthralgia, pain in extremity, myalgia, and peripheral edema.

For more information about EGRIFTA SV®, contact THERA patient support<sup>®</sup> LOGO toll‑free at 1‑833‑23THERA (1‑833‑238-4372).To report suspected adverse reactions, contact THERA patient support<sup>®</sup> LOGO at 1‑833‑23THERA (1‑833‑238-4372) or FDA at 1‑800‑FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see full Prescribing Information for EGRIFTA SV®.