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Setmelanotide

Also: Imcivree

MC4R agonist approved for specific genetic forms of obesity.

Evidence
established
Legal status
approved some regions
Half-life
Medium (~half-day)
Routes
subq
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What it is

MC4R agonist approved for specific genetic forms of obesity.

Mechanism

MC4R agonist approved for specific genetic forms of obesity.

Outcomes it's matched to
Safety

Educational reference only. Long-term human safety varies; consult a peptide-literate clinician.

Legal context

FDA approved (genetic obesity)

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