Mecasermin

Definition

Recombinant form of endogenous Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 exhibiting mitogenic activity. Clinical Use: Diabetes Mellitus and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Also known as Increlex, MECASERMIN, Myotrophin, Recombinant IGF-I, Recombinant Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, rhIGF-1 — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC H01AC03 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C2262 per NCIT
• SCTID 418157000 per RXNORM
• SCTID 418845006 per RXNORM
• UNII 7GR9I2683O per RXNORM