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Peptides / GHRPs and ghrelin agonists

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Macimorelin MACI

An FDA-approved oral medication used specifically as a diagnostic test to check for adult growth hormone deficiency — it's a test, not a treatment. Studies confirm it's an accurate, easier alternative to older, more invasive testing methods.

Also known as Macrilen, ARD-07, JMV 1843, macimorelina, macimoreline, ARD07, EP 1572, 8680B21W73

Effects Hormonal
Routes Oral
Legal status Prescription drug

3D Molecular Structure of C26H30N6O3

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C26H30N6O3
Molar mass
474.6
CAS
381231-18-1
PubChem CID
9804938
IUPAC name
2-amino-N-[(2R)-1-[[(1R)-1-formamido-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-2-methylpropanamide
InChIKey
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Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 0.5 mg/kg, single dose
Reported range 0.5 mg/kg (standard diagnostic dose)
Route Oral
Frequency Single dose (diagnostic test)
Duration Single administration

FDA-approved (Macrilen) as a diagnostic test for adult growth hormone deficiency, not intended for repeated/chronic self-administration.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.