Tesamorelin Acetate and Toremifene

• Generic Name: tesamorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Egrifta

Reduction of excess abdominal fat in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Selectively reduces visceral adipose tissue, preserves subcutaneous fat, and improves body image.

Long-term cardiovascular benefits and safety not known; carefully consider whether to continue the drug in patients who fail to achieve a substantial clinical response (based on degree of visceral adipose tissue reduction as measured by waist circumference or computed tomography [CT] scan).

Not indicated for weight loss management.

Insufficient evidence to support improved compliance with antiretroviral therapies in HIV-infected patients.

• Generic Name: toremifene
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fareston

Toremifene blocks estrogen from reaching cancer cells. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Toremifene is used in postmenopausal women to treat metastatic breast cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body).

Toremifene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.