Basic Information
ID DDInter227
Drug Type biotech
Protein Chemical Formula None
Protein Average Weight -
CAS Number 189691-06-3
Description Bremelanotide is a 7 amino acid peptide used to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.[L9635] Bremelanotide does not interact with alcohol.[A179686] The mechanism by which bremelanotide's action on receptors translates to a clinical effect is still unknown.[L9635] Bremelanotide was first described in the literature in 2003 when it was known by the investigational code PT-141.[A179683] Since then it was investigated for its place in treating sexual dysfunction in men and women but is now only indicated for women.[A179683,A179686,L9635] Other drugs used to treat female sexual dysfunction include [flibanserin], [estrogen], [ospemifene], and [prasterone].[A179689] Bremelanotide was granted FDA approval on 21 June 2019.[L9635]
ATC Classification G02CX05
Sequences None
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