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Ipamorelin
Research / Investigational
Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin.
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Overview
Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin.
FDA Approval Status
Not approved by the FDA. Investigational or intended for research purposes only.
Mechanism of Action
Selective agonist of the ghrelin/GHS-R1a receptor on pituitary somatotrophs.
Current Research
Small human studies show pulsatile GH release; not approved for clinical use.
Research strength: Moderate
Potential Medical Uses
- Investigational only
Potential Benefits
- Selective GH release
- Minimal cortisol elevation compared with other secretagogues
Known Side Effects
- Headache
- Injection-site reactions
- Transient flushing
Contraindications
- Active malignancy
- Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
- Somatostatin analogs may blunt effects
Administration Methods
- Subcutaneous injection
Half-life
~2 hours
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water, typically 1–2 mL per vial.
Storage & Handling
Refrigerate reconstituted vial; use within 30 days.
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