Bremelanotide half-life
Bremelanotide has an elimination half-life of about 2.7 h. Use the free calculator to plot how Bremelanotide levels rise and decay across your own doses.
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Reference data
- Half-life
- 2.7 h
- Route
- SC as needed
- Category
- Melanocortins
- Evidence
- Clinical
- Also known as
- PT-141, Vyleesi
FDA label: about 2.7 hours.
How much Bremelanotide remains over time
For a single dose with first-order elimination, half of what remains is cleared every 2.7 h.
| Half-lives | Time after dose | Remaining | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.7 h | 50% | 50% |
| 2 | 5.4 h | 25% | 75% |
| 3 | 8.1 h | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 4 | 10.8 h | 6.25% | 93.75% |
| 5 | 13.5 h | 3.13% | 96.88% |
Bremelanotide FAQ
What is the half-life of Bremelanotide?
Bremelanotide has an elimination half-life of about 2.7 h (SC as needed). FDA label: about 2.7 hours.
How long does Bremelanotide stay in your system?
With first-order elimination, about 97% of a single dose is cleared after five half-lives, roughly 13.5 h for Bremelanotide. Individual clearance varies with dose, injection site, kidney function and other factors.
How long until Bremelanotide reaches steady state?
With consistent repeated dosing, levels approach steady state after about 4 to 5 half-lives, or roughly 10.8 h to 13.5 h for Bremelanotide.
How reliable is this Bremelanotide half-life?
Evidence level: Clinical. Based on a regulatory label or well-replicated human pharmacokinetic data.