Cagrilintide
Fat LossInvestigational amylin analogEmerging
Long-acting amylin analog from Novo Nordisk in Phase 3 obesity programs, including the CagriSema combination with semaglutide. Not FDA-approved as of 2026.
For research use only.
Key Facts
- CAS
- 1415456-99-3
- Molecular Weight (MW)
- ~4749 g/mol
- Half-life
- ~6โ7 days
- Unit
- mg
- Administration Route
- Subcutaneous
- Frequency
- Once weekly (trial programs)
- Last updated
- 8/23/2026
- Targets
- Amylin receptorCalcitonin receptor
Overview
Long-acting amylin analog from Novo Nordisk in Phase 3 obesity programs, including the CagriSema combination with semaglutide. Not FDA-approved as of 2026.
Protocol
- Dosage Range
- Weekly titration in trials (often 0.3โ2.4 mg class range)
- Frequency
- Once weekly (trial programs)
- Cycle
- Long-term obesity trial setting
- Administration Route
- Subcutaneous
- Reconstitution Guide
- 2 mL BAC water for 5 mg vial
Science
Mechanism of Action
Acylated amylin analog that activates amylin (and calcitonin) receptors to reduce food intake and slow gastric emptying, complementary to GLP-1 agonism.
Targets
Amylin receptorCalcitonin receptor
Studies
- Cagrilintide phase 2 obesity trialโ Journal/year not available
Benefits
Investigational weight-management candidateAmylin-pathway pharmacology
Potential Side Effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Injection-site reactions
- GI effects when combined with GLP-1s
References
- PMID 34715019External link ยท Year โ