HEXARELIN (Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide)

Overview

HEXARELIN (Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide) is a man-made agonist of the ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor. It is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency, adult GH deficiency, catabolic stats, and obesity. It is manufactured as a HEXARELIN (Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide) 2mg/vial injection which contains Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide 2mg and excipients.

HEXARELIN Mechanism of Action

HEXARELIN is a synthetic analog of the ghrelin receptor. Ghrelin is well known for its actions in stimulating hunger and appetite. However, it also stimulates the release of growth hormone by acting on the ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). HEXARELIN also exerts these same effects on GHSR. It is still unclear the exact mechanism for GH release after the GHSR is stimulated. However, studies have shown that it acts directly on the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, as well as GHRH and somatostatin.

HEXARELIN Dosage

As directed by the physician.

HEXARELIN Side Effects

Redness, itching, increased appetite, tiredness, and excess sweating.

HEXARELIN Interactions

Insulin, testosterone, ethinylestradiol, growth hormone, IGF-1.