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PT-141 / Bremelanotide — Half-Life, Dosing & Protocol Guide

Also known as: Vyleesi, Bremelanotide, PT141

FDA-Approved· Half-life from FDA NDA 210557 (Vyleesi)
Plasma Half-Life
~2.7 hours SC
Source: FDA NDA 210557 (Vyleesi)
Route
Subcutaneous autoinjector
Frequency
On-demand
Standard Dose
1.75mg SC PRN ≥45 min before activity
Category
Sexual Health

Pharmacokinetics & Mechanism

Bremelanotide (PT-141, Vyleesi) has a mean terminal half-life of approximately 2.7 hours (range 1.9–4.0 hours) after subcutaneous injection, per the FDA Vyleesi prescribing label (NDA 210557, approved 2019). It is a cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin agonist acting at MC4R in the CNS to modulate sexual desire. Contraindicated in cardiovascular disease; can raise blood pressure ~5 mmHg peak at 4 hours.

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