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bremelanotide acetate

bremelanotide acetate (VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR)) is a melanocortin receptor 4 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — bremelanotide acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

bremelanotide acetate (VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR)) is a melanocortin receptor 4 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN bremelanotide acetate
Brand VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR)
Mechanism Melanocortin receptor 4 agonist
Target Melanocortin receptor 4
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Melanocortin receptor 4 agonist

Primary target: Melanocortin receptor 4

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is bremelanotide acetate?

bremelanotide acetate (VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR)) is a melanocortin receptor 4 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for bremelanotide acetate?

VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR) is a marketed brand name for bremelanotide acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of bremelanotide acetate?

bremelanotide acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.