ferring (beta-hcG, Novarel, Profasi, serono)
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Introduction
Pharmaceutical form of chorionic gonadotropin-beta
Indications
(uses)
- used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity
Mechanism of action
- chorionic gonadotropin-beta
- here is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or 'normal' distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger & discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets