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Bremelanotide is a class of drugs known as Melanocortin receptor agonists, commonly indicated in the treatment of decreased libido in women. Please refer to the article below for more useful information about this drug.
1. What is Bremelanotide?
The drug Bremelanotide has the brand name Vyleesi. Bremelanotide is a Melanocortin receptor agonist. Bremelanotide is used in the treatment of low sex drive in women who have not gone through menopause and have not had low sex drive in the past.Bremelanotide is not recommended in the treatment of low sex drive caused by social problems, health problems, mental illness, medications, medications. Also, do not give Bremelanotide to men or women who have passed menopause or for the purpose of improving sexual performance.
You should not use Bremelanotide in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in Bremelanotide Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure Under 18 years of age Tell your doctor if you have history of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, kidney disease, liver disease.
2. Dosage and how to take Bremelanotide
To use Bremelanotide safely and effectively, to avoid harmful health effects, you need to follow your doctor's instructions or the manufacturer's instruction sheet on dosage, route of administration, interval between medication times. Do not arbitrarily adjust the dose, route of administration or dosing interval. Also, do not give Bremelanotide to other people when they have the same symptoms as you. The drug is injected under the skin, injected at least 45 minutes before sexual activity.
Dosage: Do not use more than 1 injection of Bremelanotide every 24 hours. Do not use more than 8 injections within 1 month. If symptoms do not improve after 8 weeks of use, you need to contact your doctor for advice.
In the event of an overdose, the patient should be immediately taken to the nearest emergency center for prompt treatment. Family members need to bring all medications the patient has used (prescription, non-prescription, herbal products, vitamins, ...) and relevant documents about the patient's health condition to Supports quick and accurate diagnosis.
3. Undesirable effects
In addition to the effective treatment of reducing sex drive, you may also experience some unwanted effects due to Bremelanotide during use such as:
Manifestations of allergies: urticaria, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing. Pain, bruising, redness, itching, bleeding, numbness or tingling at the injection site Flushing (sudden heat, redness, or tingling sensation) Cough, stuffy nose, fatigue, dizziness Severe nausea, vomiting Severe headache, blurred vision, pulse in the neck, ears Slow heart rate, increased blood pressure. Normally, your blood pressure and heart rate should return to normal within 12 hours of injecting Bremelanotide. If these side effects persist for more than 12 hours, you should tell your doctor right away. Darkening of the gums or skin (especially on the face and chest), this undesirable effect is more likely to occur in people with darker skin tones. Skin changes may be permanent, even after you stop using Bremelanotide. You may also experience other symptoms with the injection for which Bremelanotide has not been studied. So to be on the safe side, contact your doctor immediately if you have any unusual symptoms.
4. Drug interactions
When treating with two or more drugs, competition or synergy between drugs may occur. The result is an effect on bioavailability, efficacy, and even increased toxicity. Also, Bremelanotide can slow digestion and make it take longer for the body to absorb any medicine taken by mouth.
So to ensure safety during the use of Bremelanotide, you need to list and inform your doctor about all the medicines you are using, including oral, injectable, topical, vitamins and minerals, the herbal products.
Drugs that may interact with Bremelanotide: Antibiotics Pain relievers Naltrexone (used in the treatment of alcohol or opioid addiction). Note: Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
5. Some notes when using the drug Bremelanotide
Bremelanotide use during pregnancy: Bremelanotide can harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully weigh the benefits of treatment for the mother and the risks to the fetus when deciding to use the drug. In addition, you need to use effective birth control while using Bremelanotide. Bremelanotide use during breast-feeding: It may not be safe to breast-feed while using Bremelanotide. Check the expiry date of the medicine before use, do not use if the medicine is past the expiry date or is cloudy, has changed color or has particles in it. Keep Bremelanotide in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, at cool room temperature. Store unused injection pens in the original manufacturer's packaging.
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