Naltrexone
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: absorption
Source: DDInter
Drug reference
bremelanotide
Melanocortin Receptor Agonist · Sexual Dysfunction Agent
Melanocortin Receptor AgonistSexual Dysfunction Agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactions
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Mechanism
Bremelanotide activates melanocortin receptors; the mechanism by which it improves sexual desire and related distress is unknown.
Indications
generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women
Dosing
- Adult
- self-administered injection 45 min prior to anticipated sexual activity
Contraindications
- women at high risk for cardiovascular disease
Side effects
Common
nauseaincreased blood pressure
Drug interactions
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