name: | Macimorelin |
ATC code: | V04CD06 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Macimorelin is an orally active ghrelin receptor agonist used as a diagnostic agent for adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). It stimulates growth hormone release, facilitating the diagnosis of AGHD. Macimorelin is approved by the FDA for this purpose.
Pharmacokinetic parameters observed in healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.